Παλιμβόθρα

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Sanskrit पाटलिपुत्र (pāṭaliputra), remodeled by folk-etymological association with πάλιν (pálin, back) +‎ βόθρος (bóthros, trench).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Παλιμβόθρα (Palimbóthra? (indeclinable)

  1. Pataliputra (an ancient city in India, situated at the junction of the rivers Ganges and Erannaboas; modern Patna)

Descendants

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  • Latin: Palimbothra