Where does “peristome” come from?
peristome (English) comes from English peri-, from Ancient Greek περῐ́ — around; about, around.
peristome (English): One or two rings of tooth-like appendages...
Definitions
- One or two rings of tooth-like appendages...
Ancestry of “peristome”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | peri- | around or surrounding; near |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | περῐ́ | around; about, around |
Words derived from “peristome”