Where does “hirceus” come from?
hirceus (Latin) comes from Latin hircus, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰers- — stiff; surprised.
hirceus (Latin): hircine”, “pertaining to goats
Definitions
- hircine”, “pertaining to goats
Ancestry of “hirceus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | hircus | a buck, male goat; the rank smell of the armpits;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰers- | stiff; surprised |
Words derived from “hirceus”