Where does “maculipennis” come from?
maculipennis (Latin) comes from Latin penna, from Proto-Italic petnā, from Proto-Indo-European péth₂r̥, from Proto-Indo-European peth₂- — to spread out; to fly.
maculipennis (Latin): having a spotted wing or fin, or spotted feathers
Definitions
- having a spotted wing or fin, or spotted feathers
Ancestry of “maculipennis”, step by step
maculipennis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin penna
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | penna | wing; feather, especially a flight-feather;... |
| 2 | Proto-Italic | petnā | feather; wing |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | péth₂r̥ | wing; feather |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | peth₂- | to spread out; to fly |
via Latin Macula
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Macula | — |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | smh₁-tleh₂ | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | smeh₁- | smear, rub |