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Etymology of the English word cryptomeria

the English word cryptomeria

derived from the Latin word cryptomeria

derived from the Greek word meros, μέρος (portion; thigh; a thigh; a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application))

using the New Latin prefix crypto-

derived from the Greek word kruptos, κρυπτός (concealed; private)

derived from the Greek word kruptein, κρύπτειν, κρύπτω

derived from the Greek word kryptos

The earliest known usage of cryptomeria in English dates from the 19th century.

Word found in Modern English