Where does “micropyle” come from?
micropyle (English) comes from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
micropyle (English): In seed-bearing plants, a small opening in the...
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- In seed-bearing plants, a small opening in the...
Ancestry of “micropyle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |
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