Where does “Saltasaurus” come from?
Saltasaurus (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek σαῦρος, from Ancient Greek σαύρα — lizard.
Saltasaurus (Translingual): genus
Definitions
- genus
Ancestry of “Saltasaurus”, step by step
Saltasaurus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek σαῦρος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σαῦρος | Alternative form of σαύρᾱ; horse mackerel |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σαύρα | lizard |
via Spanish salta
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | salta |