tunica
|tu-ni-ca|
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🇺🇸
/ˈtuːnɪkə/
🇬🇧
/ˈtjuːnɪkə/
layer or covering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tunica' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'tunica', where 'tunica' meant 'a garment or covering'.
Historical Evolution
'tunica' remained largely unchanged from its Latin origin, maintaining its meaning as a covering or layer in anatomical contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a garment or covering', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a layer or coat of tissue'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/30 02:49