aegilops
|ae-gi-lops|
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/ˈiːdʒɪˌlɒps/
wild wheat or eye abscess
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aegilops' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aegilops,' where 'aeg-' meant 'goat' and '-lops' referred to 'eye' or 'vision.'
Historical Evolution
'aegilops' changed from the Greek word 'aegilops' and eventually became the modern English word 'aegilops.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a type of grass,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'an abscess in the eye.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of grasses, some species of which are considered to be the wild ancestors of wheat.
Aegilops species are often found in Mediterranean regions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/17 07:06