sphenoides
Latin
adj
Definitions
- Shaped like a wedge.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek σφηνοειδής (wedge-shaped), σφήν (wedge).
Origin
Ancient Greek
σφήν
Gloss
wedge
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- spheno- English
- sphenogram English
- sphenoid English
- sfenoide Italian
- sphène French
- σφήν Ancient Greek
- σφηνοειδής Ancient Greek
- إسفين Arabic
- ܐܣܦܢܐ Classical Syriac
- ܣܦܝܢܐ Classical Syriac
- sphenoides la-new