Where does “halophilism” come from?
halophilism (English) comes from English halo, from Latin halōs, from Ancient Greek ἅλως — threshing floor; grain on the floor; disk.
halophilism (English): The requirement of some microorganisms for a...
Definitions
- The requirement of some microorganisms for a...
Ancestry of “halophilism”, step by step
halophilism traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English halo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | halo | A circular band of coloured light, visible around... |
| 2 | Latin | halōs | halo (a circle around the sun or moon) |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἅλως | threshing floor; grain on the floor; disk |
via English philism
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | philism | — |