Where does “hectocotylus” come from?
hectocotylus (English) comes from French hecto-, from Ancient Greek κοτύλη — small vessel, cup; socket of a joint; liquid...
hectocotylus (English): A modified arm of any of several male cephalopods...
Definitions
- A modified arm of any of several male cephalopods...
Ancestry of “hectocotylus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | hecto- | hecto- |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κοτύλη | small vessel, cup; socket of a joint; liquid... |
Words derived from “hectocotylus”