Where does “subclavian” come from?

Subclavian derives from Latin subclavius, formed from sub- and clavis meaning key or bar, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European (s)kel- meaning to cut or split.

subclavian (English): Relating to or denoting an artery or vein which...

Definitions

  1. Relating to or denoting an artery or vein which...

Ancestry of “subclavian”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1New Latinsubclaviusunder the clavicle
2Latinclāviculathe tendril of a vine
3Latinclāvisa key
4Ancient GreekκλείςSomething used to lock/unlock: key, bolt, bar; A...
5Proto-Hellenicklāwī́ds—
6Proto-Indo-Europeankleh₂u-nail, pin, hook - instruments, of old use for...

Words derived from “subclavian”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European kleh₂u- →Every word from Proto-Hellenic klāwī́ds →Every word from Ancient Greek κλείς →