Where does “chlamydo-” come from?
chlamydo- (English) comes from Ancient Greek χλαμύς, from Ancient Greek σαῦρος, from Ancient Greek σαύρα — lizard.
chlamydo- (English): denoting an outer covering such as a rigid cell...
Definitions
- denoting an outer covering such as a rigid cell...
Ancestry of “chlamydo-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | χλαμύς | cloak, robe, mantle |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σαῦρος | Alternative form of σαύρᾱ; horse mackerel |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | σαύρα | lizard |
Words derived from “chlamydo-”