Etymology

Eureka County

Today it means: One of 16 counties in Nevada, United States. County seat: Eureka. Full definition →

Ancient Greek εὕρηκα
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromεὕρηκα“I have found”
  2. English todayEureka County

From Ancient Greek εὕρηκα (heúrēka, “I have found”).

Words from the same roots

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