Where does “stripedelfin” come from?
stripedelfin (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk delfin, from Ancient Greek δελφίς, from Proto-Indo-European gʷelbʰ- — the womb.
stripedelfin (Norwegian Nynorsk): a striped dolphin, "Stenella coeruleoalba"
Definitions
- a striped dolphin, "Stenella coeruleoalba"
Ancestry of “stripedelfin”, step by step
stripedelfin traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Nynorsk delfin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | delfin | a dolphin, in particular Delphinus delphis |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δελφίς | dolphin; Delphinus, a constellation; mass of lead... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷelbʰ- | the womb |
via Norwegian Nynorsk stripe
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | stripe | a stripe; a strip |