Where does “opercularly” come from?
opercularly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
opercularly (English): In opercular fashion
Definitions
- In opercular fashion
Ancestry of “opercularly”, step by step
opercularly traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |
via English opercular
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | opercular | relating to the operculum; The principal... |