Where does “carina” come from?
Carina comes from Latin carina, which derives from Proto-Indo-European ḱerh₂-, a root of uncertain ultimate meaning.
carina (English): A longitudinal ridge or projection like the keel...
Definitions
- A longitudinal ridge or projection like the keel...
Ancestry of “carina”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | carina | keel of a ship; ship |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱerh₂- | head, top; horn |
Words derived from “carina”