Etymology of the English word alveolus
the English word
alveolusderived from the Latin word
alveolus (little cavity; basin, bowl, trough)
derived from the Latin word
alveus (cavity, hollow; tub; hold, ship, boat)
derived from the Latin word
alvus (belly, paunch, stomach)
Date
The earliest known usage of alveolus in English dates from the 18th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
