Where does “lacertus” come from?
lacertus (English) comes from Late Latin lacertus, from Latin lacertus, from Latin lacerta — lizard; ablative singular of lacerta.
lacertus (English): A bundle or fascicle of muscular fibres
Definitions
- A bundle or fascicle of muscular fibres
Ancestry of “lacertus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Late Latin | lacertus | muscle; Alternative form of lacerta: a lizard;... |
| 2 | Latin | lacertus | Alternative form of lacerta: a lizard; The... |
| 3 | Latin | lacerta | lizard; ablative singular of lacerta |