Where does “gyromitrin” come from?
gyromitrin (English) comes from Translingual Gyromitra, from Ancient Greek γῦρος, from Ancient Greek μίτρα, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.
gyromitrin (English): A toxin and possible carcinogen present in most...
Definitions
- A toxin and possible carcinogen present in most...
Ancestry of “gyromitrin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Translingual | Gyromitra | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γῦρος | ring, circle |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μίτρα | A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |