Where does “ganoid” come from?
ganoid (English) comes from Ancient Greek γάνος, from Ancient Greek γάνυμαι, from Proto-Indo-European geh₂w- — to rejoice.
ganoid (English): Having a smooth, shining surface, as if polished...
Definitions
- Having a smooth, shining surface, as if polished...
Ancestry of “ganoid”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | γάνος | brightness, sheen; gladness, joy, pride;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γάνυμαι | to brighten up, to rejoice; to be glad; I... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | geh₂w- | to rejoice |
Words derived from “ganoid”