Where does “-estris” come from?
-estris (Latin) comes from Latin terrestris, from Latin Terra, from Proto-Indo-European ters- — dry.
-estris (Latin): Derives adjectives from nouns primarily meaning "dwelling, located in"
Definitions
- Derives adjectives from nouns primarily meaning "dwelling, located in"
Ancestry of “-estris”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | terrestris | Of or pertaining to the earth or land;... |
| 2 | Latin | Terra | Terra goddess of the Earth |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ters- | dry |