Achilleum

Translingual

Etymology

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

Achilleum n

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

References
  1. 1874, Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society, Norwick Eng, Transactions, page 52

Latin

Adjective

Achillēum

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