Where does “meleagrine” come from?
meleagrine (English) comes from Latin meleagris, from Ancient Greek μελεαγρίς — "Numida meleagris"; guineafowl.
meleagrine (English): Of or pertaining to the genus "Meleagris",...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to the genus "Meleagris",...
Ancestry of “meleagrine”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | meleagris | turkey, guinea fowl |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μελεαγρίς | "Numida meleagris"; guineafowl |