Where does “avunculus” come from?
avunculus (Latin) comes from Proto-Indo-European h₂éwh₂os — maternal grandfather; maternal uncle.
avunculus (Latin): maternal uncle, mother's brother; mother's...
Definitions
- maternal uncle, mother's brother; mother's...
Ancestry of “avunculus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂éwh₂os | maternal grandfather; maternal uncle |