Etymology of the English word sinuous
the English word
sinuousderived from the Latin word
sinuosus (characterized by bending, winding; sinuous)
derived from the Medieval Latin word
sinus (curve, cavity, bosom; curve "cavity; bowl for serving wine, etc; curved or bent surface; bending, curve)
Date
The earliest known usage of sinuous in English dates from the 16th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
