acromyodous
|a-cro-my-o-dous|
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/əˈkrɒmɪədəs/
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/əˈkrəʊmɪədəs/
muscles at the top
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acromyodous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'topmost' and 'myodes' meaning 'muscular'.
Historical Evolution
'acromyodous' was directly borrowed from Greek into English without significant transformation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having muscles at the topmost part,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the muscles of the wings inserted at the apex of the humerus.
The bird species is known for its acromyodous wing structure.
Last updated: 2025/04/28 03:21