Where does “núncio” come from?

núncio (Portuguese) comes from Latin nuntius, from Proto-Indo-European newH- — to cry, roar.

núncio (Portuguese): nuncio title used for Catholic clerics

Definitions

  1. nuncio title used for Catholic clerics

Ancestry of “núncio”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinnuntiusa messenger, reporter, courier; an envoy,...
2Proto-Indo-EuropeannewH-to cry, roar
Every word from Proto-Indo-European newH- →Every word from Latin nuntius →
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