Where does “Aquila” come from?
Aquila comes from Latin aquila, derived from Latin aquilus, with the ultimate meaning uncertain.
Ancestry of “Aquila”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | aquila | eagle; the standard carried by a Roman legion;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χρυσάετος | golden eagle |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | χρῡσός | gold |