Church Slavonic Korab and Greek κáραβos

Key Points

• The research aims to clarify the etymological relationship between the Slavic term korab and the Greek κάραβος.
• Comparative linguistic analysis of Slavic and Greek terms
• Examination of Indo-European roots
• Review of historical word usage
• Greek κάραβos is derived from the Slavic korab, contrary to common assumptions.
• The Slavic term korab is linked to the Indo-European root *qer meaning 'cut'.
• The term also influenced Latin, leading to carabus.