Etymology

elaiophore

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Today it means: A plant organ that secretes oil. Full definition →

Ancient Greek έλαιο ← New Latin -phorus
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived from-φόρος“bearing”
  2. New Latin · borrowed from-phorus
  3. Ancient Greek · derived fromέλαιο“oil”
  4. English todayelaiophore

From Ancient Greek έλαιο (élaio, “oil”) + -phore, from New Latin -phorus, from Ancient Greek -φόρος (-phóros, “bearing”), a derivative of φέρω (phérō, “to bear, to carry”).

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