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Etymology of the Italian word gelosia

the Italian word gelosia
derived from the Italian word geloso
derived from the Medieval Latin word zelosus
derived from the Latin word zelus (jealousy; spirit of rivalry, emulation)
derived from the Greek word zelos, ζῆλος (properly, heat; 'zeal' (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice))

Derivations in other languages

Portuguese gelosia, Romanian gelozie


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