Dunaj

Polish

proper noun
Definitions
  • the Danube, a European river

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *Dunavь derived from Gothic *𐌳𐍉𐌽𐌰𐍅𐌹 derived from Proto-Germanic *Dōnawjaz derived from Proto-Celtic *Dānowyos derived from Proto-Indo-European *déh₂nu (river goddess).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*déh₂nu

Gloss

river goddess

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