Where does “aquilīnus” come from?
aquilīnus (Latin) comes from Latin aquila, from Ancient Greek χρυσάετος, from Ancient Greek χρῡσός — gold.
aquilīnus (Latin): Of or pertaining to the eagle, aquiline
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to the eagle, aquiline
Ancestry of “aquilīnus”, step by step
aquilīnus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin aquila
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | aquila | eagle; the standard carried by a Roman legion;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χρυσάετος | golden eagle |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | χρῡσός | gold |
via Latin aquilus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | aquilus | dark-coloured, swarthy |