Where does “staphylo-” come from?
staphylo- (English) comes from Ancient Greek σταφυλή, from Ancient Greek -ῐον, from Proto-Indo-European -yós — Creates adjectives from noun or verb stems.
Ancestry of “staphylo-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σταφυλή | bunch of grapes; uvula |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | -ῐον | diminutive suffix; "suffix forming... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | -yós | Creates adjectives from noun or verb stems |
Words derived from “staphylo-”