Where does “cantharellus” come from?
cantharellus (Latin) comes from Latin cantharus, from Ancient Greek κάνθαρος — dung beetle; sort of drinking-cup with large...
Ancestry of “cantharellus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | cantharus | a large drinking vessel with handles hanging... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κάνθαρος | dung beetle; sort of drinking-cup with large... |
Words derived from “cantharellus”