Where does “passerculus” come from?
passerculus (Latin) comes from Latin passer, from Proto-Indo-European peth₂- — to spread out; to fly.
passerculus (Latin): a little sparrow; a term of endearment
Definitions
- a little sparrow; a term of endearment
Ancestry of “passerculus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | passer | sparrow; turbot |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | peth₂- | to spread out; to fly |