arcus

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • arc, arch
  • bow (arc-shaped weapon used for archery)
  • rainbow

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Indo-European *h₂erkʷo- (arrow, bow), *h₂erkʷ-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂erkʷ-

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