Where does “basibranchial” come from?
basibranchial (English) comes from English basi-, from Latin basis, from Ancient Greek βάσις, from Proto-Hellenic gʷə́tis, from Proto-Indo-European gʷémtis, from Proto-Indo-European gʷem- — to step.
basibranchial (English): Relating to the bony base of gills, or to the...
Definitions
- Relating to the bony base of gills, or to the...
Ancestry of “basibranchial”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | basi- | Positioned at the base; forming a base; Relating... |
| 2 | Latin | basis | A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation; The... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | βάσις | step; rhythm; foot |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | gʷə́tis | step |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷémtis | step, act of walking |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷem- | to step |