Where does “antalopus” come from?
antalopus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἀνθόλοψ — antelope a fierce legendary creature said to live on the banks of the Euphrates, having long serrated horns and being hard to catch.
Ancestry of “antalopus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀνθόλοψ | antelope a fierce legendary creature said to live on the banks of the Euphrates, having long serrated horns and being hard to catch |