Where does “viridis” come from?
viridis (New Latin) comes from Latin vireo, from Proto-Indo-European weys- — to raise, increase; to produce, procreate.
viridis (New Latin): green; young, fresh, lively, youthful
Definitions
- green; young, fresh, lively, youthful
Ancestry of “viridis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | vireo | I am verdant, green; I sprout new green growth; I... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | weys- | to raise, increase; to produce, procreate |