Where does “pterotic” come from?
pterotic (English) comes from Ancient Greek πτερόν, from Proto-Indo-European péth₂r̥, from Proto-Indo-European peth₂- — to spread out; to fly.
pterotic (English): Of or relating to a bone between the prootic and...
Definitions
- Of or relating to a bone between the prootic and...
Ancestry of “pterotic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | πτερόν | feather; wing; Any winged creature |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | péth₂r̥ | wing; feather |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | peth₂- | to spread out; to fly |