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Etymology · Ancient Greek

χιτών

3 English words descend from Ancient Greek χιτών, most common first.

chitinA complex polysaccharide, a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and in the cell walls of fungi; thought to be responsible for some forms of asthma in humans.
chitonA loose woolen tunic worn by men and women in Ancient Greece and in Ancient Rome.
chito-Related to chitin.