Where does “paue” come from?
paue (Middle English) comes from Old English pāwa, from Proto-Germanic pāwô, from Latin pāvō, from Ancient Greek ταώς — peacock; type of fish.
paue (Middle English): Alternative form of po
Definitions
- Alternative form of po
Ancestry of “paue”, step by step
paue traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English pāwa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | pāwa | peacock |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | pāwô | peacock, peafowl |
| 3 | Latin | pāvō | peacock, peafowl; a bird associated with Argus and sacred to Hera or Juno; eaten as a delicacy |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ταώς | peacock; type of fish |
via Old English pēa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | pēa | peafowl; peacock |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | pawô | peacock |
| 3 | Latin | pavo | peacock, peafowl; a bird associated with Argus... |
via Old Norse pái
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | pái | peacock |