Where does “gloria” come from?
Gloria comes from Latin gloria, an alteration of Latin gnoria, from Proto-Indo-European ǵneh₃-, a root meaning to know or recognize.
gloria (English): A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and...
Definitions
- A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and...
Ancestry of “gloria”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | gloria | glory, renown, fame, honor; vocative singular of... |
| 2 | Old Latin | gnoria | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵneh₃- | to know |