Ventus etymology

Latin

Latin word ventus comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂weh₁-, and later Proto-Indo-European *h₂wéh₁n̥ts ((as substantive) that which blows; the wind, air. Blowing.)

Etymology of ventus

Detailed word origin of ventus

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*h₂weh₁- Proto-Indo-European (ine)
*h₂wéh₁n̥ts Proto-Indo-European (ine) (as substantive) that which blows; the wind, air. Blowing.
*wentos Proto-Italic (itc-pro) Wind.
ventus Latin (lat) A wind.