"
my etymology.com

Etymology of the Latin word colpus

the Latin word colpus
derived from the Classical Latin word colaphus (blow with fist; buffet, cuff)
derived from the Greek word kolaphos, κόλαφος
derived from the Greek word kolpos, κόλπος (the bosom; by analogy, a bay)
derived from the Greek word kolophos

Derivations in Latin

colpare

Derivations in other languages

French colp, French gouffre, Italian golfo

Usage

Word found in Late Latin, Vulgar Latin, Medieval Latin



© 2008 myetymology.com - etymologia
Dapyx Software: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic