Where does “cernuous” come from?
cernuous (English) comes from Latin cernuus, from Proto-Indo-European ḱerh₂- — head, top; horn.
cernuous (English): Inclining or nodding downward; pendulous;...
Definitions
- Inclining or nodding downward; pendulous;...
Ancestry of “cernuous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | cernuus | with the face turned towards the earth, inclined... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱerh₂- | head, top; horn |