Etymology of the English word bellicose
the English word
bellicosederived from the Latin word
bellicosus (warlike, fierce; fond of war)
derived from the Latin word
bellicus (of war, military; warlike)
derived from the Latin word
bellum (war, warfare; battle)
Date
The earliest known usage of bellicose in English dates from the 15th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
