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Questions about the origin of mathematical terms.

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The origin(s) of the word "elliptic"

This may not be "etymological", but may perhaps shed some light on the relationship between E/P/H things in mathematics: A. Rastegar, EPH-classifications in Geometry, Algebra, Analysis and Arithmeti …
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