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Etymology of the English word trapezius

the English word trapezius
derived from the Greek word trapezion, τραπέζιον (small four-sided table)
derived from the Greek word trapeza, τράπεζα (a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans at interest))
derived from the Greek word trapez, τραπέζ
derived from the New Latin word trapezius

Date

The earliest known usage of trapezius in English dates from the 18th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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