Where does “spondylus” come from?
spondylus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σπόνδυλος — Ionic and Attic form of σφόνδυλος.
spondylus (Latin): vertebra, spondyle; mussel
Definitions
- vertebra, spondyle; mussel
Ancestry of “spondylus”, step by step
spondylus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek σπόνδυλος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σπόνδυλος | Ionic and Attic form of σφόνδυλος |
via Ancient Greek σπόνδῠλος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σπόνδῠλος | — |