Where does “angiosperm” come from?
angiosperm (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἀγγεῖον, from Ancient Greek ἄγγος, from Proto-Indo-European h₂éngos, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eng- — curve, bend.
angiosperm (English): Any plant of the clade Angiosperms, characterized...
Definitions
- Any plant of the clade Angiosperms, characterized...
Ancestry of “angiosperm”, step by step
angiosperm traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ἀγγεῖον
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀγγεῖον | vessel, jar, vase, pail, bucket, box; receptacle,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἄγγος | vessel (to hold liquids); vat; pitcher; bucket; pail; wine-bowl |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂éngos | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eng- | curve, bend |
via French angiosperme
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | angiosperme | angiosperm |