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Etymology of the English word proline

the English word proline
derived from the English word pyrrolidine
derived from the English word pyrrole
derived from the Greek word purrhos, πυῤῥός (fire-like; flame- colored; fire-like; (specially), flame- colored)
using the Greek suffix -ole
derived from the Greek word purros, πυρρός
using the English suffix -ide
derived from the English word oxide
using the English suffix -ine
using the English suffix -id

Derivations in English

hydroxyproline, prolamin

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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