epilimnion en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁ep-der. Proto-Indo-European *h₁épsder. Proto-Indo-European *h₁épi Proto-Hellenic *epí Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí) Ancient Greek ἐπῐ- (epĭ-)der. English epi- English -limnion English epilimnion From epi- + -limnion.
Meanings
- The surface layer of a liquid body, used in reference to a reservoir or body of water
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| epilimnions | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| epilimnia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |