Where does “terebrate” come from?
terebrate (English) comes from Latin terebratus, from Latin terebrāre.
terebrate (English): Provided with a borer; To bore or perforate
Definitions
- Provided with a borer; To bore or perforate
Ancestry of “terebrate”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | terebratus | boring |
| 2 | Latin | terebrāre | — |