Where does “Lepomis” come from?
Lepomis (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek λεπίς, from Ancient Greek λέπω — peel, strip off the rind or husk.
Lepomis (Translingual): genus
Ancestry of “Lepomis”, step by step
Lepomis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek λεπίς
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λεπίς | scale, flake, shell, husk; epithelial debris;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λέπω | peel, strip off the rind or husk |
via Ancient Greek πῶμα
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πῶμα | lid, cover; drink, draught; cup for drinking |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | peh₃- | to drink |