Where does “taeniform” come from?

taeniform (English) comes from Ancient Greek ταινία, from Proto-Indo-European ten- — to stretch, to extend.

taeniform (English): Shaped like a ribbon; ribbonlike

Definitions

  1. Shaped like a ribbon; ribbonlike

Ancestry of “taeniform”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekταινίαband, fillet, headband worn in sign of victory;...
2Proto-Indo-Europeanten-to stretch, to extend
Every word from Proto-Indo-European ten- →Every word from Ancient Greek ταινία →
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