Where does “pyrrolyl” come from?
pyrrolyl (English) comes from English pyrrole, from German Pyrrol, from Ancient Greek πυρρός, from Ancient Greek πῦρ, from Proto-Indo-European péh₂wr̥ — bonfire; spelt.
pyrrolyl (English): A radical derived from pyrrole
Definitions
- A radical derived from pyrrole
Ancestry of “pyrrolyl”, step by step
pyrrolyl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English pyrrole
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | pyrrole | Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds... |
| 2 | German | Pyrrol | pyrrole |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | πυρρός | flame-coloured, yellowish-red; red-haired,... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | πῦρ | a fire; lightning; a fever |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | péh₂wr̥ | bonfire; spelt |
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... |