amphiscii
|am-phi-scii|
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/æmˈfɪʃiˌaɪ/
tropical inhabitants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphiscii' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphiskioi,' where 'amphi-' meant 'on both sides' and 'skia' meant 'shadow.'
Historical Evolution
'amphiskioi' transformed into the Latin word 'amphiscii,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphiscii.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'people casting shadows on both sides,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'people living in the tropics.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people living in the tropics, where the sun is directly overhead at noon at least once a year.
The amphiscii experience the sun directly overhead during the equinox.
Last updated: 2025/07/22 17:51