Where does “prototherian” come from?

prototherian (English) comes from Ancient Greek θηρίον, from Ancient Greek θήρ, from Proto-Hellenic kʷʰḗr, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰwer- — wild; wild animal.

prototherian (English): Belonging or pertaining to the subclass...

Definitions

  1. Belonging or pertaining to the subclass...

Ancestry of “prototherian”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekθηρίονwild animal, beast, savage beast; a small animal,...
2Ancient Greekθήρa wild beast, beast of prey, especially a lion;...
3Proto-Hellenickʷʰḗrwild beast
4Proto-Indo-Europeanǵʰwer-wild; wild animal
Every word from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰwer- →Every word from Proto-Hellenic kʷʰḗr →Every word from Ancient Greek θήρ →