Ancient [[Greek]] πυραμίς is [[explained]] by some ancient [[authors]] as a derivative of πῦρ fire (see pyro- comb. form), on account of its pointed shape, by others as < πυρός wheat, grain, as if a granary. Compare ancient [[Greek]] πυραμίς kind of cake, which does derive < πυρός wheat, grain; it has been suggested that the word was used to denote an Egyptian [[monument]] as having the same shape as the cake, but the shape of the cake is otherwise [[unknown]] so this [[theory]] remains [[speculative]]. The suggested derivation from Egyptian pr-m-us height (of a pyramid) is doubtful. | Ancient [[Greek]] πυραμίς is [[explained]] by some ancient [[authors]] as a derivative of πῦρ fire (see pyro- comb. form), on account of its pointed shape, by others as < πυρός wheat, grain, as if a granary. Compare ancient [[Greek]] πυραμίς kind of cake, which does derive < πυρός wheat, grain; it has been suggested that the word was used to denote an Egyptian [[monument]] as having the same shape as the cake, but the shape of the cake is otherwise [[unknown]] so this [[theory]] remains [[speculative]]. The suggested derivation from Egyptian pr-m-us height (of a pyramid) is doubtful. |