Where does “lepturus” come from?
lepturus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek οὐρά, from Proto-Indo-European ors- — tail.
lepturus (Latin): Having a thin tail
Ancestry of “lepturus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | οὐρά | the tail, of a lion, dog etc; the rear-guard,... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ors- | tail |