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etymology
(English) The science dealing with the history of words by tracing their development and relationships; used in taxonomy for the derivation and meaning of a scientific name. (See also: taxonomy, scientific name)
étymologie
(French) La science qui traite de l'histoire des mots en retraçant leur développement et leurs rapports. (See also: taxonomy, scientific name)
etimologia
(Portuguese) Ciência que estuda a história das palavras utilizando a sua evolução e relações. (See also: taxonomy, scientific name)

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