Where does “oligolectic” come from?

oligolectic (English) comes from English oligo-, from Ancient Greek ὀλίγος, from New Latin chaeta, from Ancient Greek χαίτη, from Proto-Indo-European gʰeh₂it- — curly hair.

oligolectic (English): relating to, or characteristic of oligolecty

Definitions

  1. relating to, or characteristic of oligolecty

Ancestry of “oligolectic”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englisholigo-few
2Ancient GreekὀλίγοςOf small amount: few, little; Of small size:...
3New Latinchaeta
4Ancient Greekχαίτηloose, flowing hair; used especially of back...
5Proto-Indo-Europeangʰeh₂it-curly hair

Words derived from “oligolectic

Every word from Proto-Indo-European gʰeh₂it-Every word from English oligo-Every word from Ancient Greek χαίτη
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