ἴκτερος

Etymology
The formation is reminiscent of and, but further details are unknown. The connection with and  is defended by Grošelj Živa, who assumes a colour root, and compares. This remains speculative. According to Furnée, the group -κτ- points to origin.

Noun

 * 1)  jaundice, icterus
 * 2) golden oriole