Pleuronectiformes etymology

Modern Greek word Pleuronectiformes comes from Modern Greek (1453-) νήκτης, Modern Greek (1453-) πλευρό (Rib, flank, side of a torso. Side.)

Etymology of Pleuronectiformes

Detailed word origin of Pleuronectiformes

Dictionary entry Language Definition
νήκτης Modern Greek (1453-) (gr)
πλευρό Modern Greek (1453-) (gr) Rib, flank, side of a torso. Side.
πλευρονήκτης Modern Greek (1453-) (gr) Flatfish, (plaice, flounder, etc).
Pleuronectiformes Modern Greek (1453-) (gr)