The modern Greek word "μωράνθη" (mo-RAN-thee) ≈ "dull bloom, foolish" appears to be similar in spirit to the "oxymoron" (sharing a base word) that is mode up of two Greek words.

• The modern Greek word "οξύς" (o-KSEES) ≈ "acute, sharp, pointed" and is the basis for the chemical term "oxygen" in the sense of "acidic" or "sharp".
• The ancient Greek word "μωρός" (mo-ROS) ≈ "dull, stupid, foolish" and is the source of the English word "moron".

The ancient Greek word "οξύμωρος" (o-KSEE-mo-ros) ≈ "pointedly foolish" and is the source of the English word "oxymoron" - something that is a contradiction in terms.

The Latin word "brutus" ≈ "dull, stupid" and is the source of the English word "brute". The name "Brutus" or a "brute beast" has to do with dull, slow, stupid.

Interestingly, the PIE (Proto Indo-European) root of the word "brute" came down in different forms in different branches. Here are some cognate words.

• The Latin word "brutus" ≈ "dull, stupid" and is the source of the English word "brute". The name "Brutus" or a "brute beast" has to do with dull, slow, stupid.
• The modern Greek word "βαρύς" (va-REES) ≈ "heavy, deep" and is the source of the English word "barometer".
• The Sanskrit word "गुरु" (guru) ≈ "heavy, weighted" is the source of the English word "guru" and developed into the Hindi word "गुरु" (guru) ≈ "heavy".