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

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latincantharusa large drinking vessel with handles hanging...
2Ancient Greekκάνθαροςdung beetle; sort of drinking-cup with large...
Every word from Ancient Greek κάνθαροςEvery word from Latin cantharus
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