Where does “psilophytic” come from?
psilophytic (English) comes from English psilophyte, from Ancient Greek ψῑλός — written simply; smooth; written without the dasia.
psilophytic (English): Relating to psilophytes
Definitions
- Relating to psilophytes
Ancestry of “psilophytic”, step by step
psilophytic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English psilophyte
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | psilophyte | Any plant that is adapted to live in a savannah;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ψῑλός | written simply; smooth; written without the dasia |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |