Where does “passer” come from?
passer (Latin) comes from Proto-Indo-European peth₂- — to spread out; to fly.
passer (Latin): sparrow; turbot
Definitions
- sparrow; turbot
Ancestry of “passer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | peth₂- | to spread out; to fly |