Where does “branchiferous” come from?

branchiferous (English) comes from English branchia, from Latin branchia, from Ancient Greek βράγχια — nominative plural of βράγχιον; accusative plural...

branchiferous (English): Having gills; branchiate

Definitions

  1. Having gills; branchiate

Ancestry of “branchiferous”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishbranchiaA gill or other organ having the same function
2Latinbranchiabranchia gill of a fish
3Ancient Greekβράγχιαnominative plural of βράγχιον; accusative plural...
Every word from Ancient Greek βράγχια →Every word from Latin branchia →Every word from English branchia →