Etymology of the English word axon
the English word
axonderived from the New Latin word
axon (axis of a sundial; axis, roller of a ballista)
derived from the Greek word
axon, ἄξων (axis)
derived from the Greek word
assoneDate
The earliest known usage of axon in English dates from the 19th century.
Derivations in English
neuraxonDerivations in other languages
French
axoneUsage
Word found in Modern English
