Where does “cotyle” come from?
cotyle (English) comes from Latin cotyle, from Ancient Greek κοτῠ́λη — small vessel; cup.
cotyle (English): Any of several cup-shaped organs in various...
Definitions
- Any of several cup-shaped organs in various...
Ancestry of “cotyle”, step by step
cotyle traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin cotyle
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | cotyle | alternative form of cotyla |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κοτῠ́λη | small vessel; cup |
via Ancient Greek κοτύλη
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κοτύλη | small vessel, cup; socket of a joint; liquid... |