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Etymology · Ancient Greek

λοξός

2 English words descend from Ancient Greek λοξός, most common first.

loxodromeA line on a surface (such as the Earth) that cuts all meridians at a constant angle (but not a right angle) – on Earth, the path followed by a ship or aircraft that maintains a constant course by the compass.
loxodromicPertaining to motion at a constant angle to the meridians; on a set compass bearing.