Where does “thōrax” come from?
thōrax (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek θώραξ — corselet; linen jerkin; coat of mail, cuirass.
thōrax (Latin): chest, thorax
Definitions
- chest, thorax
Ancestry of “thōrax”, step by step
thōrax traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek θώραξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | θώραξ | corselet; linen jerkin; coat of mail, cuirass |
via Ancient Greek θώρᾱξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | θώρᾱξ | corselet |