protocone en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *pér Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *próder. Ancient Greek πρό (pró) Ancient Greek -ᾰτος (-ătos) Ancient Greek πρῶτος (prôtos) Ancient Greek πρωτο- (prōto-)lbor. English proto- Proto-Indo-European *ḱeh₃-der. Proto-Indo-European *ḱóh₃nos Ancient Greek κῶνος (kônos)bor. Medieval Latin cōnusder. Middle English cone English cone English protocone From proto- + cone.
Meanings
- A cusp in the corner of an upper molar tooth in mammals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| protocones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
deuterocone · paracone · hypocone · metacone