Where does “androchrome” come from?
androchrome (English) comes from English chrome, from French chrome, from Ancient Greek χρῶμα, from Proto-Indo-European gʰreu — to grind, rub.
androchrome (English): Having the colour of a male of the species
Definitions
- Having the colour of a male of the species
Ancestry of “androchrome”, step by step
androchrome traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English chrome
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | chrome | Chromium, when used to plate other metals; The... |
| 2 | French | chrome | chromium |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | χρῶμα | skin (esp. the human body) |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰreu | to grind, rub |
via English andro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | andro | Androstenedione; Androgynous |