decus

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • honor, distinction, glory
  • pride, dignity
  • grace, splendor, ornament, beauty
  • (in plural) deeds of honor, honorable achievements

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Italic *dekos (dignity) inherited from Proto-Indo-European *déḱos (that which is proper), *deḱ- (take, perceive, be suitable, fray, accept, greet, tear, receive, shred).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*deḱ-

Gloss

take, perceive, be suitable, fray, accept, greet, tear, receive, shred

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

泪, 涙

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