DICT.TW Dictionary Taiwan
Et·y·mon n.; pl. E. Etymons Gr. Etyma
1. An original form; primitive word; root.
2. Original or fundamental signification. [R.]
Given as the etymon or genuine sense of the word. --Coleridge.
◄ ►
etymon
n : a simple form inferred as the common basis from which
related words in several languages can be derived by
linguistic processes [syn: root]
[also: etyma (pl)]