Where does “ultrice” come from?
ultrice (Italian) comes from Latin ultrix, from Latin -trīx, from Latin calx, from Ancient Greek χάλιξ — small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble.
ultrice (Italian): female equivalent of ultore
Definitions
- female equivalent of ultore
Ancestry of “ultrice”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | ultrix | avenger, punisher |
| 2 | Latin | -trīx | — |
| 3 | Latin | calx | limestone; chalk; the finish line |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | χάλιξ | small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble |