Where does “alca” come from?
alca (Italian) comes from Old Norse álka, from Proto-Germanic alkǭ, from Proto-Indo-European h₁el- — greyish or brownish coloration; deer, elk;...
alca (Italian): auk
Ancestry of “alca”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Norse | álka | auk |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | alkǭ | a kind of sea bird, auk |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁el- | greyish or brownish coloration; deer, elk;... |