Where does “laukirbe” come from?
laukirbe (Latvian) comes from Latvian lauks, from Proto-Indo-European lówkos, from Proto-Indo-European lewḱ-, from Proto-Indo-European lewk- — bright; to shine; to see.
laukirbe (Latvian): partridge
Definitions
- partridge
Ancestry of “laukirbe”, step by step
laukirbe traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latvian lauks
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latvian | lauks | field; outside area, exterior; area |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | lówkos | clearing; open space, clearing; field, meadow |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | lewḱ- | lynx |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | lewk- | bright; to shine; to see |
via Latvian irbe
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latvian | irbe | partridge |