Where does “echidnine” come from?
echidnine (English) comes from Ancient Greek Ἔχιδνα, from Ancient Greek ἔχις, from Proto-Indo-European h₁égʰi-.
echidnine (English): The clear, viscid fluid secreted by the poison...
Definitions
- The clear, viscid fluid secreted by the poison...
Ancestry of “echidnine”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | Ἔχιδνα | Echidna |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἔχις | snake, adder, viper |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁égʰi- | — |