Sebastodes
/ˌsɛbəˈstoʊdiːz/noun
A genus of marine rockfishes in the family Scorpaenidae.
Did you know?Sebastodes is built from Greek sebastos, a title meaning “revered” or “august,” the same honorific that produced names connected with the imperial title Augustus.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
sebomai
“To feel awe, reverence, or religious veneration.”
Classical Greek
Greek
sebastos
“Revered, venerable, or august; also used as an honorific equivalent to the imperial title Augustus.”
Classical Greek
Greek
-ōdēs
“A suffix meaning “like,” “resembling,” or “having the nature of.””
1829
New Latin
Sebastodes
“A taxonomic genus name formed from sebastos and -ōdēs, suggesting something august-like or venerable in character.”
Modern English
English
Sebastodes
“A genus name applied to marine rockfishes.”