Where does “phanerogam” come from?
phanerogam (English) comes from Ancient Greek γαμέω, from Proto-Indo-European ǵem- — to marry.
phanerogam (English): Any plant that produces seeds
Definitions
- Any plant that produces seeds
Ancestry of “phanerogam”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | γαμέω | I marry; I give myself in marriage; I get a... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵem- | to marry |