Where does “pardalis” come from?
pardalis (Latin) comes from Latin pardus, from Ancient Greek πάρδος — panther; male panther; pard, male leopard.
pardalis (Latin): leopard; female leopard
Definitions
- leopard; female leopard
Ancestry of “pardalis”, step by step
pardalis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin pardus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | pardus | pard: a male leopard; other mottled or spotted... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πάρδος | panther; male panther; pard, male leopard |
via Ancient Greek πάρδαλις
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πάρδαλις | leopard; panther |