myEtymology.com: English etymology of cockcrow

Etymology of the English word cockcrow

the English word cockcrow

derived from the English word cock

derived from the Latin word coccus (insect used for dye; scarlet dye, color)

derived from the Greek word kokkos, κόκκος (a kernel of seed)

derived from the Late Latin word coco

derived from the English word crow

derived from the Latin word corvus (military engine; grappling iron; surgical instrument; raven; cormorant)