Where does “Cupressoideae” come from?
Cupressoideae (Translingual) comes from Translingual Cupressus, from Latin cupressus, from Ancient Greek κυπάρισσος — cypress; its wood, used as timber.
Cupressoideae (Translingual): subfamily
Definitions
- subfamily
Ancestry of “Cupressoideae”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Translingual | Cupressus | genus |
| 2 | Latin | cupressus | cypress |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κυπάρισσος | cypress; its wood, used as timber |