basipterygium en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷem- Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *gʷémtis Proto-Hellenic *gʷə́tis Ancient Greek βᾰ́σῐς (bắsĭs)bor. Latin basis English basi- English pterygium English basipterygium From basi- + pterygium.
Meanings
- A cartilage at the base of the fins of some fish that develops into the metapterygium upon maturity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| basipterygia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |