Where does “tapetum” come from?
tapetum (English) comes from Latin tapetum, from Ancient Greek τάπης — carpet, rug, mat.
tapetum (English): A membranous layer of tissue; The pigmentary...
Definitions
- A membranous layer of tissue; The pigmentary...
Ancestry of “tapetum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | tapetum | genitive plural of tapēs; tapestry |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | τάπης | carpet, rug, mat |
Words derived from “tapetum”