Where does “aquilunguis” come from?
aquilunguis (Latin) comes from Latin aquila, from Ancient Greek χρυσάετος, from Ancient Greek χρῡσός — gold.
aquilunguis (Latin): claw like that of an eagle
Definitions
- claw like that of an eagle
Ancestry of “aquilunguis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | aquila | eagle; the standard carried by a Roman legion;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χρυσάετος | golden eagle |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | χρῡσός | gold |