Where does “verrucous” come from?
verrucous (English) comes from Late Latin verrucosus, from Latin verrūca, from Proto-Indo-European wers-, from Proto-Indo-European wer- — to burn; to cover, heed, notice; squirrel.
verrucous (English): wart-like, resembling a verruca; verrucose
Definitions
- wart-like, resembling a verruca; verrucose
Ancestry of “verrucous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Late Latin | verrucosus | warty; rough, rugged |
| 2 | Latin | verrūca | a steep place, height |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | wers- | to wipe; peak, height |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | wer- | to burn; to cover, heed, notice; squirrel |