alopeks¸ alopec, = fox;
oura, = the tail; the stern;
-urus, = -tailed, i.e. with an elongated or tail-like appendage.
-oides, = indicates resemblance. (LS, BL)
jungo, = to join or unite together, connect, attach, fasten, yoke, harness;
juncus, = a twig resembling a rush;
-eus, =indicates material or colour resemblance in quality.
junceus, = made of rushes, rush-; like a rush. (ld, BL)
tubus, = a pipe, tube;
-ulus, = diminutive;
tubulus, = a small pipe or tube;
-osus, = indicates abundance or full or marked development.
(with many small tubes) (ld, BL)