Where does “Linnæus” come from?
Linnæus (Swedish) comes from Swedish lind, from Old Norse lind, from Proto-Germanic lindō, from Proto-Indo-European lent- — tree with supple branches; supple; bendsome,...
Ancestry of “Linnæus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Swedish | lind | linden tree |
| 2 | Old Norse | lind | lime, linden; linden shield, spear-shaft |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | lindō | linden tree |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | lent- | tree with supple branches; supple; bendsome,... |
Words derived from “Linnæus”