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Etymology of the English word capillary

the English word capillary
derived from the Latin word capillaris (pertaining to the hair; of, pertaining to hair; capillary)
derived from the Latin word capillus (hair; hair of head; single hair)

Date

The earliest known usage of capillary in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

capillarity

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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