Where does “Ammophila” come from?
Ammophila (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek φίλος, from Proto-Indo-European bʰil-o-s, from Proto-Indo-European bʰil- — good, decent; decent, good, harmonious, friendly;...
Ammophila (Translingual): genus
Definitions
- genus
Ancestry of “Ammophila”, step by step
Ammophila traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek φίλος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | φίλος | That which is loved or important: beloved, dear;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰil-o-s | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰil- | good, decent; decent, good, harmonious, friendly;... |
via Ancient Greek ἄμμος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἄμμος | sand; sandy ground, a racecourse |