Where does “littoral” come from?
Littoral comes from Latin littoralis, derived from Latin litoris meaning shore.
littoral (English): Of or relating to the shore, especially the...
Definitions
- Of or relating to the shore, especially the...
Ancestry of “littoral”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | littoralis | Alternative form of lītorālis |
| 2 | Latin | lītus | — |
Words derived from “littoral”