Etymology of the Latin word arcanum
the Latin word
arcanum (secret, mystery; secret)
derived from the Latin word
arcanus (confidant, trustworthy friend, keeper of secrets; secret, private, hidden)
derived from the Latin word
arca (ark; Ark of the Covenant; box, chest; strong-box; quadrangular landmark for surveyors)
derived from the Latin word
arcus (bow; bow, arc, coil)
derived from the Latin word
arcere (keep away, protect; ward, keep off, away)
using the Latin suffix
-anaderived from the Latin suffix
-anusDerivations in other languages
English
arcanum, French
arcane
