Where does “chaetophorous” come from?
chaetophorous (English) comes from Ancient Greek χαίτη, from Proto-Indo-European gʰeh₂it- — curly hair.
chaetophorous (English): Having bristles
Ancestry of “chaetophorous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | χαίτη | loose, flowing hair; used especially of back... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰeh₂it- | curly hair |