Etymology of the English word tectibranch
the English word
tectibranchderived from the New Latin word
tectibranchderived from the New Latin word
tectus (covered, roofed; hidden)
derived from the Classical Latin word
tegere (to cover; cover, protect; defend)
Date
The earliest known usage of tectibranch in English dates from the 19th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
