Where does “Varus” come from?
Varus is a Latin name of unknown origin and meaning, with no established etymology tracing it to earlier languages.
Varus (English): A deformity in which the foot is turned inward
Definitions
- A deformity in which the foot is turned inward
Ancestry of “Varus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | vārus | — |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂wer- | to lift up; to moisten; to flow; to raise, hang |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | wēr- | true |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | wer- | to burn; to cover, heed, notice; squirrel |
Words derived from “Varus”