Where does “turpe” come from?
turpe (Italian) comes from Latin turpis, from Proto-Indo-European trep- — to tremble; to satisfy, enjoy; to scamper, trip,...
turpe (Italian): filthy; foul, vile; repugnant
Definitions
- filthy; foul, vile; repugnant
Ancestry of “turpe”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | turpis | ugly, unsightly; foul, filthy; cacophonous,... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | trep- | to tremble; to satisfy, enjoy; to scamper, trip,... |
Words derived from “turpe”