Episode 206: Planet

Your Greek Word On A Sunday

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Πλανάσθαι (planasthe) is an ancient greek infinitive meaning 'to wander', 'to roam'. The verb did not leave Greece but some of its derivatives did, including their full meaning. 'Πλανήτης αστέρας' in Greek , 'Planeta' in Latin, 'Planete' in old French and in old English, with the greek meaning intact, Wandering star. ΠΛΑΝΗΤΗΣ/PLANET

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