Where does “macrochaeta” come from?
macrochaeta (New Latin) comes from Ancient Greek χαίτη, from Proto-Indo-European gʰeh₂it- — curly hair.
macrochaeta (New Latin): macrochaeta
Definitions
- macrochaeta
Ancestry of “macrochaeta”, step by step
macrochaeta traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek χαίτη
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | χαίτη | loose, flowing hair; used especially of back... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰeh₂it- | curly hair |
via Ancient Greek μᾰκρός
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μᾰκρός | long; large”, “long |