English word disaster comes from Italian astro, Italian dis- (Dis-.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| astro | Italian (it) | (astronomy) celestial body, star. (figuratively) A person exceptionally talented or famous in a specific field; star (botany) One of various plants in the genus Aster (genus); aster. |
| dis- | Italian (it) | Dis-. |
| disastro | Italian (it) | Disaster. |
| desastre | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | Disaster. |
| disaster | English (en) | An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.. An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind. |