Where does “sciūrus” come from?
sciūrus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σκίουρος, from Ancient Greek σκιά, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃ih₂, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃- — darkness, shadow.
sciūrus (Latin): squirrel
Definitions
- squirrel
Ancestry of “sciūrus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σκίουρος | squirrel |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σκιά | shadow; shade |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ḱeh₃ih₂ | shadow, shade |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ḱeh₃- | darkness, shadow |