Where does “Tinea” come from?
Tinea (Latin) comes from Proto-Indo-European teh₂w- — to melt.
Tinea (Latin): a destructive insect larva that attacks household items such as books or clothing; larva, maggot, caterpillar
Definitions
- a destructive insect larva that attacks household items such as books or clothing; larva, maggot, caterpillar
Ancestry of “Tinea”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | teh₂w- | to melt |