English word circle comes from Proto-Indo-European *kr-, Ancient Greek (to 1453) κίρκος, Proto-Indo-European *kor
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *kr- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| κίρκος | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| *kor | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| circus | Latin (lat) | A circular line or orbit; circle, ring. A racecourse or space where games are held, especially one that is round. The spectators in a circus; a circus. |
| circum | Latin (lat) | About, around, near. Nearby, at, in the neighbourhood of. Through, among, to About, around. In a circle, all around, on both sides. |
| circulus | Latin (lat) | (Medieval) A calendrical cycle. A company, social gathering, group. A necklace, chain. A ring, hoop. An orbit (circular path). Circle (geometric figure). |
| circle | English (en) | (intransitive) To travel in circles.. (transitive) To place or mark a circle around.. (transitive) To surround.. (transitive) To travel around along a curved path. (South Africa) A traffic circle or roundabout.. (Wicca) A ritual circle that is cast three times deosil and closes three times widdershins either in the air with a wand or literally with stones or other items used for worship.. [...] |