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
Ancestry of “branchiferous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | branchia | A gill or other organ having the same function |
| 2 | Latin | branchia | branchia |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | βράγχια | nominative plural of βράγχιον; accusative plural... |