Where does “indoyl” come from?
indoyl (English) comes from English indole, from Latin oleum, from Ancient Greek ἔλαιον, from Ancient Greek ἐλαία, from Proto-Hellenic elaíwā, from Proto-Indo-European loiwom.
indoyl (English): A univalent radical derived from an indole
Definitions
- A univalent radical derived from an indole
Ancestry of “indoyl”, step by step
indoyl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English indole
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | indole | An organic compound, CHN, found in coal tar, and... |
| 2 | Latin | oleum | olive oil; the palaestra |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἔλαιον | olive oil, commonly used as an anointing oil; any... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἐλαία | olive tree; olive; naevus |
| 5 | Proto-Hellenic | elaíwā | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | loiwom | — |
via English YL
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | YL | A female radio amateur; Initialism of young... |
| 2 | English | young lady | Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic... |