Where does “larvacide” come from?
larvacide (English) comes from English larva, from Latin larva, from Old Latin larua — demon, spirit of the dead.
larvacide (English): Alternative spelling of larvicide
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of larvicide
Ancestry of “larvacide”, step by step
larvacide traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English larva
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | larva | An early stage of growth for some insects and... |
| 2 | Latin | larva | ghost, haunt, evil spirit, demon, devil;... |
| 3 | Old Latin | larua | demon, spirit of the dead |
via English cide
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cide | — |