Where does “otolite” come from?
otolite (English) comes from English otolith, from Ancient Greek λίθος — a stone; stone as a substance.
otolite (English): Alternative form of otolith
Definitions
- Alternative form of otolith
Ancestry of “otolite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | otolith | A small particle, comprised mainly of calcium... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |