Where does “águia” come from?
águia (Portuguese) comes from Old Portuguese aguya, from Latin aquila, from Ancient Greek χρυσάετος, from Ancient Greek χρῡσός — gold.
águia (Portuguese): eagle; a born leader
Ancestry of “águia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Old Portuguese | aguya | — |
| 2 | Latin | aquila | eagle; the standard carried by a Roman legion;... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | χρυσάετος | golden eagle |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | χρῡσός | gold |