Etymology of the English word serotine
the English word
serotinederived from the New Latin word
serotinus (late in coming, happening, belated)
derived from the Latin word
sero (late, at a late hour, tardily)
derived from the Latin word
serus (late; too late; slow)
Date
The earliest known usage of serotine in English dates from the 16th century.
Derivations in English
serotinalUsage
Word found in Modern English
