Where does “teredine” come from?
teredine (Latin) comes from Latin teredo, from Ancient Greek τερηδών — woodworm; wood-worm.
teredine (Latin): ablative singular of terēdō
Definitions
- ablative singular of terēdō
Ancestry of “teredine”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | teredo | woodworm, boring-worm, wood-fretter; moth |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | τερηδών | woodworm; wood-worm |