Where does “unikont” come from?
unikont (English) comes from Ancient Greek κοντός, from Proto-Indo-European ḱent- — to pierce; to prick; point; to stab.
unikont (English): A eukaryotic cell with a single flagellum;...
Definitions
- A eukaryotic cell with a single flagellum;...
Ancestry of “unikont”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κοντός | short; pole; pike |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱent- | to pierce; to prick; point; to stab |