Where does “pelycosaur” come from?
pelycosaur (English) comes from Ancient Greek σαῦρος, from Ancient Greek σαύρα — lizard.
pelycosaur (English): Any of a group of basal or primitive Late...
Definitions
- Any of a group of basal or primitive Late...
Ancestry of “pelycosaur”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σαῦρος | Alternative form of σαύρᾱ; horse mackerel |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σαύρα | lizard |