Where does “iridolenticular” come from?
iridolenticular (English) comes from English lenticular, from Latin lenticularis, from Latin lens — lentil; lens; nit.
iridolenticular (English): Relating to the iris and the lens (of the eye)
Definitions
- Relating to the iris and the lens (of the eye)
Ancestry of “iridolenticular”, step by step
iridolenticular traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English lenticular
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | lenticular | Of or pertaining to a lens; Shaped like a... |
| 2 | Latin | lenticularis | lentil-shaped |
| 3 | Latin | lens | lentil; lens; nit |
via English irido
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | irido | — |