Where does “Dryopithecus” come from?
Dryopithecus (English) comes from Ancient Greek δρῦς, from Proto-Indo-European dóru, from Proto-Indo-European drew- — hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree.
Ancestry of “Dryopithecus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | δρῦς | tree, timber; oak |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | dóru | tree |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | drew- | hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree |
Words derived from “Dryopithecus”