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Where does “cotyla” come from?

cotyla (English) comes from Latin cotyla, from Ancient Greek κοτύλη — small vessel, cup; socket of a joint; liquid...

cotyla (English): Alternative form of cotyle

Definitions

  1. Alternative form of cotyle

Ancestry of “cotyla”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latincotylaa cotyle; stinking chamomile , an annual weed of...
2Ancient Greekκοτύληsmall vessel, cup; socket of a joint; liquid...
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