Where does “thrips” come from?
Thrips comes from Ancient Greek θρίψ, a term of unknown original meaning.
thrips (English): Any of the many small insects of the order...
Definitions
- Any of the many small insects of the order...
Ancestry of “thrips”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | θρίψ | woodworm; skinflint, miser |
Words derived from “thrips”