Where does “ras” come from?
Ras comes from Amharic ራስ, which derives from Proto-Semitic raʾš-, a word meaning head that developed the sense of leader or chief.
ras (English): An Ethiopian king or prince; A headland; a cape
Definitions
- An Ethiopian king or prince; A headland; a cape
Ancestry of “ras”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Amharic | ራስ | head |
| 2 | Proto-Semitic | raʾš- | head |