Where does “cormorant” come from?
Cormorant comes from Old French cormaran, from Latin corvus marinus, literally meaning "sea raven."
cormorant (English): Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the...
Definitions
- Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the...
Ancestry of “cormorant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | cormaran | — |
| 2 | Latin | corvus marinus | sea craw |