Where does “hamiformis” come from?
hamiformis (Latin) comes from Latin fōrma, from Etruscan morma, from Ancient Greek μορφή — shape, form; appearance; outline.
hamiformis (Latin): hook-shaped, hamiform
Definitions
- hook-shaped, hamiform
Ancestry of “hamiformis”, step by step
hamiformis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin fōrma
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | fōrma | form; figure, shape, appearance |
| 2 | Etruscan | morma | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μορφή | shape, form; appearance; outline |
via Latin hāmus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | hāmus | A hook |