Where does “balistraria” come from?
balistraria (English) comes from English balister, from Old French balestre, from Latin balaustium, from Ancient Greek βαλαύστιον — flower of the wild pomegranate.
balistraria (English): A narrow opening, often cruciform, through which...
Definitions
- A narrow opening, often cruciform, through which...
Ancestry of “balistraria”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | balister | A crossbow; An arbalister or crossbowman |
| 2 | Old French | balestre | — |
| 3 | Latin | balaustium | the flower of the wild pomegranate |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | βαλαύστιον | flower of the wild pomegranate |