Where does “thynnus” come from?
thynnus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek θύννος, from Ancient Greek θύνω — to rush along.
thynnus (Latin): Alternative spelling of thunnus; tuna
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of thunnus; tuna
Ancestry of “thynnus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | θύννος | tuna |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | θύνω | to rush along |
Words derived from “thynnus”