Where does “Hylomyrma” come from?
Hylomyrma (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek μύρμηξ, from Proto-Indo-European morwi- — ant.
Hylomyrma (Translingual): genus
Definitions
- genus
Ancestry of “Hylomyrma”, step by step
Hylomyrma traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek μύρμηξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μύρμηξ | ant; a beast of prey in India |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | morwi- | ant |
via Ancient Greek ῡ̔́λη
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ῡ̔́λη | forest; matter; wood; matter |