Where does “ab oculis” come from?
ab oculis (Late Latin) comes from Latin orbus ab oculis — deprived of eyes.
ab oculis (Late Latin): without eyes; blind
Definitions
- without eyes; blind
Ancestry of “ab oculis”, step by step
ab oculis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin orbus ab oculis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | orbus ab oculis | deprived of eyes |
via Ancient Greek ἀπὸ ὀμμάτων
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀπὸ ὀμμάτων | — |