Dutch word cirkel comes from Proto-Indo-European *kr-, Ancient Greek κίρκος, Proto-Indo-European *kor
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *kr- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| κίρκος | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| *kor | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| circus | Latin (lat) | A circular line or orbit; circle, ring. A racecourse or space where games are held, especially one that is round. The spectators in a circus; a circus. |
| circum | Latin (lat) | About, around, near. Nearby, at, in the neighbourhood of. Through, among, to About, around. In a circle, all around, on both sides. |
| circulus | Latin (lat) | (Medieval) A calendrical cycle. A company, social gathering, group. A necklace, chain. A ring, hoop. An orbit (circular path). Circle (geometric figure). |
| cirkel | Dutch (nld) | Circle. |