Where does “Thamnophis” come from?
Thamnophis (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek ὄφις, from Proto-Indo-European h₁ógʷʰis — snake; a mythic serpent or dragon that is slain...
Thamnophis (Translingual): genus
Definitions
- genus
Ancestry of “Thamnophis”, step by step
Thamnophis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ὄφις
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὄφις | a serpent, snake; serpentine bracelet; the... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁ógʷʰis | snake; a mythic serpent or dragon that is slain... |
via Ancient Greek θάμνος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | θάμνος | bush, shrub; thick copse |