Where does “Cetus” come from?

Cetus (Translingual) comes from Latin cētus, from Ancient Greek κῆτος — whale, sea monster; abyss.

Cetus (Translingual): genus}}}}

Definitions

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Ancestry of “Cetus”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1LatincētusAny large sea-animal, such as a whale, shark, seal, dogfish, dolphin, or tuna, or a sea monster
2Ancient Greekκῆτοςwhale, sea monster; abyss
Every word from Ancient Greek κῆτος →Every word from Latin cētus →