Masculine
avus
- (declension-2, masculine) grandfather
- (declension-2, masculine) ancestor, progenitor, forefather, forebear
- (declension-2, masculine) old man
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
[ˈa.wʊs]
Etymology
From Proto-Indo-European *h₂éwh₂os (“grandfather, uncle”).
Related words
grand-père
nonno
abuelo
Großvater
grootvader
avô
παππούς
avi
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