Etymology of the Latin word vegetabilis
the Latin word
vegetabilis (vegetative; capable of growth)
derived from the Latin word
vegetare (invigorate; impart energy to)
derived from the Latin word
vegetus (vigorous, active, energetic)
derived from the Latin word
vegere (stir up, excite)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*weg-Derivations in other languages
French
vegetable, Italian
vegetabile, Portuguese
vegetável, Portuguese
vegetabilidade, Spanish
vegetableUsage
Word found in Medieval Latin, Late Latin
