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Etymology · Ancient Greek

χαίτη

5 English words descend from Ancient Greek χαίτη, most common first.

chaetaA chitinous bristle of an annelid worm.
chaeto-chaeta (“chitinous bristle”).
chaetognathAny of several marine worms of the phylum Chaetognatha.
chaetophobiafear of hair and/or hairy people or animals
chaetophorousHaving bristles.