Where does “picolyl” come from?
picolyl (English) comes from English YL, from English young lady — Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic...
picolyl (English): A univalent radical derived from a picoline
Definitions
- A univalent radical derived from a picoline
Ancestry of “picolyl”, step by step
picolyl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English YL
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | YL | A female radio amateur; Initialism of young... |
| 2 | English | young lady | Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic... |
via English picoline
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | picoline | Any of three isomeric methyl derivatives of... |