Where does “onychinus” come from?
onychinus (Latin) comes from Latin onyx, from Ancient Greek ὄνυξ, from Proto-Indo-European h₃nogʰ- — claw, nail; nail.
onychinus (Latin): onyx marble; onyx-marble-colored
Definitions
- onyx marble; onyx-marble-colored
Ancestry of “onychinus”, step by step
onychinus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin onyx
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | onyx | onyx, yellow marble; A yellowish precious stone;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὄνυξ | claw, nail, hoof, talon; Anything which resembles... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃nogʰ- | claw, nail; nail |
via Ancient Greek ὀνῠ́χῐνος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὀνῠ́χῐνος | made of onyx |