Parody etymology

English

English word parody comes from Ancient Greek ᾠδή, Ancient Greek παρά

Etymology of parody

Detailed word origin of parody

Dictionary entry Language Definition
ᾠδή Ancient Greek (grc)
παρά Ancient Greek (grc)
παρωδία Ancient Greek (grc)
παρῳδία Ancient Greek (grc)
parodia Latin (lat)
parody English (en) To make a parody of something. (archaic) A popular maxim, adage, or proverb.. A work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.

Words with the same origin as parody

Descendants of ᾠδή

melody

Descendants of παρά

palaver paragraph parallel paralysis paramedic paranormal parasite parish parliament