Where does “turmalis” come from?

turmalis (Latin) comes from Latin turma, from Latin turba, from Ancient Greek τύρβη, from Proto-Indo-European twerH- — to enclose, fence in; to grab, seize; to stir.

turmalis (Latin): of belonging to a troop or squadron; of the...

Definitions

  1. of belonging to a troop or squadron; of the...

Ancestry of “turmalis”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinturmaa troop, squadron of cavalry, team; a troop,...
2Latinturbastir, disturbance, tumult, uproar, trouble; mob,...
3Ancient Greekτύρβηdisorder, confusion, tumult; poetic rout, revelry
4Proto-Indo-EuropeantwerH-to enclose, fence in; to grab, seize; to stir
Every word from Proto-Indo-European twerH-Every word from Ancient Greek τύρβηEvery word from Latin turba