non-chylous
|non-chy-lous|
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/nɒnˈkaɪləs/
not related to chyle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-chylous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'chylous' from the Greek word 'chylos,' meaning 'juice' or 'chyle.'
Historical Evolution
'chylous' changed from the Greek word 'chylos' and eventually became the modern English word 'chylous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'chylous' meant 'related to chyle,' and 'non-chylous' evolved to mean 'not related to chyle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing or related to chyle.
The fluid was non-chylous, indicating it was not related to the lymphatic system.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 16:28