Where does “macrophthalmus” come from?
macrophthalmus (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek ὀφθαλμός — eye; sight; understanding.
macrophthalmus (Translingual): large-eyed
Definitions
- large-eyed
Ancestry of “macrophthalmus”, step by step
macrophthalmus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ὀφθαλμός
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὀφθαλμός | eye; sight; understanding |
via Ancient Greek μᾰκρός
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μᾰκρός | long; large”, “long |