Where does “acinaceous” come from?
acinaceous (English) comes from Latin acinus, from Latin acies, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eḱ- — sharp.
acinaceous (English): Containing seeds or stones of grapes, or grains...
Definitions
- Containing seeds or stones of grapes, or grains...
Ancestry of “acinaceous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | acinus | a berry, especially the grape; the seed of a... |
| 2 | Latin | acies | sharp edge or point; battle line; battle,... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eḱ- | sharp |