Where does “phloemic” come from?
phloemic (English) comes from English phloem, from German Phloëm, from Ancient Greek φλόος, from Ancient Greek φλέω — I overflow, teem, abound, gush; I overflow with...
phloemic (English): Relating to the phloem
Definitions
- Relating to the phloem
Ancestry of “phloemic”, step by step
phloemic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English phloem
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | phloem | A vascular tissue in land plants primarily... |
| 2 | German | Phloëm | Obsolete form of Phloem |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | φλόος | rind, bark, peel; skin |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | φλέω | I overflow, teem, abound, gush; I overflow with... |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |