Where does “microtrichose” come from?
microtrichose (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microtrichose (English): Relating to, or having microtrichia
Definitions
- Relating to, or having microtrichia
Ancestry of “microtrichose”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | micro | Small, relatively small; short form of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |
Words derived from “microtrichose”