Where does “cauliform” come from?
cauliform (English) comes from English caulis, from Latin caulis, from Ancient Greek καυλός, from Proto-Indo-European keh₂ulós.
cauliform (English): Having the form of a caulis
Definitions
- Having the form of a caulis
Ancestry of “cauliform”, step by step
cauliform traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English caulis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | caulis | Each of the main stalks which support the volutes... |
| 2 | Latin | caulis | dative plural of caulae; ablative plural of... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | καυλός | stem, stalk; shaft |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | keh₂ulós | — |
via French cauliforme
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | cauliforme | — |