Where does “amygdalaceous” come from?
amygdalaceous (English) comes from Latin amygdala, from Ancient Greek ἀμυγδάλη — almond; peach stone.
amygdalaceous (English): Akin to, or derived from, the almond
Definitions
- Akin to, or derived from, the almond
Ancestry of “amygdalaceous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | amygdala | almond tree; almond; tonsil |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀμυγδάλη | almond; peach stone |