Where does “pisiform” come from?
pisiform (English) comes from Latin pīsum, from Ancient Greek πίσον, from Ancient Greek πίσος — pea, pease, seed of "Pisum sativum".
pisiform (English): Resembling a pea or peas in size and shape; A...
Definitions
- Resembling a pea or peas in size and shape; A...
Ancestry of “pisiform”, step by step
pisiform traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin pīsum
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | pīsum | pea, pease |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πίσον | Quoted by comic poet Alexis; pea, pease, seed of... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | πίσος | pea, pease, seed of "Pisum sativum" |
via French pisiforme
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | pisiforme | pisiform |