Where does “phocine” come from?
phocine (English) comes from Latin phōca, from Ancient Greek φώκη — seal.
phocine (English): Pertaining to a seal ; seallike; A member of the...
Definitions
- Pertaining to a seal ; seallike; A member of the...
Ancestry of “phocine”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | phōca | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φώκη | seal |