Where does “meleagris” come from?
meleagris (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek μελεαγρίς — "Numida meleagris"; guineafowl.
meleagris (Latin): turkey, guinea fowl
Definitions
- turkey, guinea fowl
Ancestry of “meleagris”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μελεαγρίς | "Numida meleagris"; guineafowl |