Achilleum

Translingual edit

Etymology edit

From Achilles, from the idea that the Greeks put these or similar sponges under their helmets and greaves as shock absorbers,^[1] erected in 1815; last used for species in 1841.

Proper noun edit

Achilleum n

(obsolete) A (variously defined) taxonomic grouping of sponges (or zoophytes).

References edit

Achilleum at Index to Organism Names

^ 1874, Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society, Norwick Eng, Transactions, page 52

Latin edit

Adjective edit

Achillēum

inflection of Achillēus:
1. nominative neuter singular
2. accusative masculine/neuter singular

[1] 1874, Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society, Norwick Eng, Transactions, page 52

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