AEGILOPS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

goat grass

Categories: Monocot genus, Liliopsid genus

Synonyms

Genus aegilops, Aegilops

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "aegilops" comes from Ancient Greek αἰγίλωψ, which was borrowed from Latin aegilōps.

🧩 Fun Fact

Greek traders spread their vocabulary across the Mediterranean, influencing dozens of languages.