Etymology of the English word turbinate
the English word
turbinatederived from the Latin word
turbare (disturb, agitate, throw into confusion)
derived from the Medieval Latin word
turba (commotion, uproar, turmoil)
derived from the Greek word
turbederived from the Latin word
turbinatusderived from the Latin word
turbo (that which whirls; whirlwind, tornado)
derived from the Greek word
turbeDate
The earliest known usage of turbinate in English dates from the 17th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
