Where does “inferno” come from?
inferno (Italian) comes from Latin īnfernus — of the lower regions.
inferno (Italian): hellish, infernal; lower, inferior; hell
Definitions
- hellish, infernal; lower, inferior; hell
Ancestry of “inferno”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | īnfernus | of the lower regions |