Where does “ostrum” come from?
ostrum (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ὄστρεον — bivalve; oyster; purple pigment, probably that...
ostrum (Latin): the blood of the sea snail; the color purple
Definitions
- the blood of the sea snail; the color purple
Ancestry of “ostrum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὄστρεον | bivalve; oyster; purple pigment, probably that... |