Where does “vermiform” come from?
vermiform (English) comes from Latin vermis, from Latin fugāre, from Latin fugere, from Proto-Italic fugiō, from Proto-Indo-European bʰewg- — to flee; to enjoy, benefit.
vermiform (English): In the shape of a worm
Definitions
- In the shape of a worm
Ancestry of “vermiform”, step by step
vermiform traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin vermis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | vermis | a worm |
| 2 | Latin | fugāre | — |
| 3 | Latin | fugere | third-person plural perfect active indicative of... |
| 4 | Proto-Italic | fugiō | to flee |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰewg- | to flee; to enjoy, benefit |
via French vermiforme
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | vermiforme | vermiform |