Where does “sciurine” come from?
sciurine (English) comes from Latin sciūrus, from Ancient Greek σκίουρος, from Ancient Greek σκιά, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃ih₂, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃- — darkness, shadow.
sciurine (English): Pertaining to or characteristic of squirrels; A...
Definitions
- Pertaining to or characteristic of squirrels; A...
Ancestry of “sciurine”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | sciūrus | squirrel |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σκίουρος | squirrel |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | σκιά | shadow; shade |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ḱeh₃ih₂ | shadow, shade |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ḱeh₃- | darkness, shadow |