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Etymology of the English word oncidium

the English word oncidium
derived from the New Latin word Oncidium
derived from the Greek word onkos, ὄγκος (a mass (as bending or bulging by its load); burden (hindrance))
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *nek-
using the New Latin suffix -idium

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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