Where does “vagus” come from?
Vagus comes from Latin vagus, from Proto-Italic wagos, meaning to wander or roam, ultimately related to the Latin root vagor.
vagus (English): A homeless person or vagrant; The vagus nerve
Definitions
- A homeless person or vagrant; The vagus nerve
Ancestry of “vagus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | vagus | wandering, rambling, strolling; uncertain, vague |
| 2 | Proto-Italic | wagos | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | Hwogos | — |