Where does “petasos” come from?
petasos (English) comes from English petasus, from Latin petasus, from Ancient Greek πέτασος, from Ancient Greek πετάννυμι, from Proto-Indo-European peth₂- — to spread out; to fly.
petasos (English): Alternative form of petasus
Definitions
- Alternative form of petasus
Ancestry of “petasos”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | petasus | A broad-brimmed, low-crowned hat worn by the... |
| 2 | Latin | petasus | a travelling hat or cap with a broad brim;... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | πέτασος | broad-brimmed hat, commonly worn by young men;... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | πετάννυμι | I spread out, open; I am spread out on all sides,... |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | peth₂- | to spread out; to fly |