Where does “thrip” come from?
thrip (English) comes from English thrips, from Ancient Greek θρίψ — woodworm; skinflint, miser.
thrip (English): Optional singular for thrips, an insect of the...
Definitions
- Optional singular for thrips, an insect of the...
Ancestry of “thrip”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | thrips | Any of the many small insects of the order... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | θρίψ | woodworm; skinflint, miser |