Where does “Phacelia” come from?
Phacelia (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek φάκελος, from Ancient Greek πύελος — trough for feeding animals.
Ancestry of “Phacelia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | φάκελος | bundle, faggot |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πύελος | trough for feeding animals |