Where does “cardenal” come from?
cardenal (Spanish) comes from Latin cardinali, from Latin cardinalis, from Latin cardo, from Latin carduus, from Proto-Indo-European ḱers- — to run.
cardenal (Spanish): cardinal; bruise
Definitions
- cardinal; bruise
Ancestry of “cardenal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | cardinali | dative masculine singular of cardinālis; dative... |
| 2 | Latin | cardinalis | of or pertaining to a door hinge; principal,... |
| 3 | Latin | cardo | hinge (of a door or gate), usually a pivot and socket in Roman times |
| 4 | Latin | carduus | a wild thistle; the artichoke |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱers- | to run |