Where does “spadiceous” come from?
spadiceous (English) comes from Latin spādīx, from Ancient Greek σπᾱ́δῑξ — palm branch.
spadiceous (English): Of a bright clear brown or chestnut colour;...
Definitions
- Of a bright clear brown or chestnut colour;...
Ancestry of “spadiceous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | spādīx | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σπᾱ́δῑξ | palm branch |