Where does “lithocyst” come from?
lithocyst (English) comes from English cyst, from Latin cystis, from Ancient Greek κύστις, from Proto-Indo-European (s)kewH- — to cover, bedeck; cover.
lithocyst (English): A sac containing otoliths, found in medusae and...
Definitions
- A sac containing otoliths, found in medusae and...
Ancestry of “lithocyst”, step by step
lithocyst traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English cyst
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cyst | A pouch or sac without opening, usually... |
| 2 | Latin | cystis | cyst |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κύστις | bladder |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)kewH- | to cover, bedeck; cover |
via English litho
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | litho | Clipping of lithographic; To lithograph |