Etymology of the Latin word coccus
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
cocoDerivations in Latin
Coccidium,
Tricoccae,
Eleutherococcus,
coccidiumDerivations in other languages
English
coccus, English
peacock, English
cockerel, English
cock, French
coc, French
cocon, Italian
cocco, Portuguese
cocoUsage
Word found in New Latin, Late Latin, Modern Latin
