Where does “schizochroal” come from?
schizochroal (English) comes from Ancient Greek σχίζω, from Proto-Indo-European sḱeyd-, from Proto-Indo-European sḱēy-, from Proto-Germanic skaidą, from Proto-Indo-European skÁit- — to cut, part, spearate, divide; to cut, part,...
schizochroal (English): With compound lenses, each with separate cornea,...
Definitions
- With compound lenses, each with separate cornea,...
Ancestry of “schizochroal”, step by step
schizochroal traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek σχίζω
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σχίζω | I split, cleave; I divide |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | sḱeyd- | to shade; to cut off; to part with, separate, cut... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sḱēy- | to shine; to shimmer; shadow; luster, gloss,... |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | skaidą | separation, distinction |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | skÁit- | to cut, part, spearate, divide; to cut, part,... |
via Ancient Greek χρώς
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | χρώς | skin, flesh; complexion; color |