Where does “Regulus” come from?
Regulus (Latin) comes from Latin rēx, from Proto-Italic rēks, from Proto-Indo-European h₃rḗǵs, from Proto-Indo-European h₃reǵ- — to straighten, to right oneself; right; just.
Regulus (Latin): The star α Leonis in the constellation Leo
Definitions
- The star α Leonis in the constellation Leo
Ancestry of “Regulus”, step by step
Regulus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin rēx
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | rēx | king, ruler |
| 2 | Proto-Italic | rēks | king |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃rḗǵs | king, ruler |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃reǵ- | to straighten, to right oneself; right; just |
via Ancient Greek βασιλίσκος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | βασιλίσκος | princelet, chieftain; basilisk, kind of serpent;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | βασιλεύς | chief, master; king, lord, patron |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | gʷatiléus | chief; king |