Where does “caliciform” come from?
caliciform (English) comes from Latin calyx, from Ancient Greek κάλυξ, from Ancient Greek κύω, from Proto-Indo-European ḱewh₁- — to swell; to be strong.
caliciform (English): Having the shape of a cup or calyx
Definitions
- Having the shape of a cup or calyx
Ancestry of “caliciform”, step by step
caliciform traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin calyx
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | calyx | The bud, cup, or calyx of a flower or nut; A... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κάλυξ | Some kind of woman's ornament; A covering of a... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κύω | to conceive, become pregnant; to impregnate |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱewh₁- | to swell; to be strong |
via French caliciforme
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | caliciforme | — |