κότσυφας (Greek)

Where does "κότσυφας" come from?

The Greek word κότσυφας descends directly from the Ancient Greek term κόσσυφος, which refers to the familiar blackbird. While some linguists have attempted to link it to Slavic roots or other Greek verbs, the word’s complex phonetic variations lead scholars to conclude it likely originates from a lost Pre-Greek language.

Full etymology tree

• κότσυφας (kótsufas) (Greek), 'blackbird, Turdus merula'
  • inherited κόσσυφος (kóssuphos) (Ancient Greek), 'blackbird'

Ancestors

• κόσσυφος (Ancient Greek)

Updated July 2026

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