Where does “matercula” come from?

matercula (Latin) comes from Latin māter, from Ancient Greek ἄρχω, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ergʰ- — to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,...

matercula (Latin): Diminutive of māter; little mother

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	māter	mother female parent
2	Ancient Greek	ἄρχω	To begin; To lead, rule, govern, command; To be...
3	Proto-Indo-European	h₂ergʰ-	to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,...