Where does “istrice” come from?
istrice (Italian) comes from Latin hystrīx, from Ancient Greek ὕστριξ — porcupine; something obtained from pigs, probably...
istrice (Italian): crested porcupine, European porcupine, Old World...
Definitions
- crested porcupine, European porcupine, Old World...
Ancestry of “istrice”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | hystrīx | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὕστριξ | porcupine; something obtained from pigs, probably... |
Words derived from “istrice”