An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A group of items that have strongly marked and readily defined similarities.

Etymology (EN): M.E., from M.Fr., from L. typus “figure, image, form, kind,” from Gk. typos “dent, impression, mark, figure, original form,” from root of typtein “to strike, beat.”

Etymology (PE): Guné “species; color; form; manner, kind;” Mid.Pers. gônak “kind, species;” Av. gaona- “color; body hair;” PIE base *góur- “(animal) body hair,” genitive form *gunós.