Where does “branchial” come from?
Branchial comes from New Latin branchialis, derived from Latin branchiae, meaning gills.
branchial (English): Of, pertaining to, or resembling gills or the...
Definitions
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling gills or the...
Ancestry of “branchial”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | New Latin | branchialis | branchiate |
| 2 | Latin | branchia | branchia |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | βράγχια | nominative plural of βράγχιον; accusative plural... |
Words derived from “branchial”