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Etymology of the Latin word placidus

the Latin word placidus (gentle, calm, mild)
derived from the Latin word placere (it is pleasing, satisfying, gives pleasure; please, satisfy, give pleasure to)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *plak-
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *plāk-

Derivations in Latin

placiditas

Derivations in other languages

English placid, Italian placido, Portuguese plácido, Spanish plácido



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