Where does “Syrphus” come from?
Syrphus (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek σύρφος, from Ancient Greek σέρφος — gnat or winged ant.
Ancestry of “Syrphus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σύρφος | Alternative spelling of σέρφος; gnat, winged ant |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σέρφος | gnat or winged ant |
Words derived from “Syrphus”