Where does “cetus” come from?
cetus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κῆτος — whale, sea monster; abyss.
cetus (Latin): Any large sea-animal, such as a whale, shark, seal, dogfish, dolphin, or tuna, or a sea monster
Definitions
- Any large sea-animal, such as a whale, shark, seal, dogfish, dolphin, or tuna, or a sea monster
Ancestry of “cetus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κῆτος | whale, sea monster; abyss |