Where does “monociliated” come from?
monociliated (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monociliated (English): Having only one cilium
Ancestry of “monociliated”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | mono | Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or... |
| 2 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |