Etymology
The word "capitulum" derives from Latin and has multiple meanings and origins depending on its specific context.
Meanings and Origins
1. Small Head * Latin: "capitulum", diminutive of "caput" (head) * Meaning: A small head or head-like structure
2. Chapter * Latin: "capitulum", diminutive of "caput" (head) * Meaning: A division of a book or document, seen as a "head" or main point
3. Flower Head * Latin: "capitulum", diminutive of "caput" (head) * Meaning: A dense cluster of small flowers arranged in a rounded head
4. Anatomical Structures * Latin: "capitulum" (little head) * Meaning: A rounded or knob-like projection or articulation
5. Capitulary * Latin: "capitulum" (formed as a diminutive plural of "caput") * Meaning: A collection of laws or rules issued by a ruler or governing body
6. Ecclesiastical Usage * Latin: "capitulum" (diminutive of "caput") * Meaning:
Etymology Middle English acheven from Old French achever from Latin assequi follow
Etymology Biceps brachii short for two headed muscle of the arm is a Latin term coin
Etymology Middle English cabach cabage Old North French caboche cabuige Late Latin
Etymology The word cabochon is derived from the French word caboche meaning head
Etymology Caddie comes from the Scottish word caddie meaning errand boy or one
Etymology The word cadet is derived from the French word cadet which in turn comes
Etymology of Cap a Pie The phrase cap a pie originated from the Middle French phrase
Etymology The word cape originates from the Middle English cappe which itself is de
Etymology The word cape originates from the Middle English cappe which itself is de
Etymology Latin caput head Proto Indo European keput head Meaning Prim
Etymology Latin caput head Proto Indo European keput head Meaning Prim
Etymology Latin caput head Meaning Relating to or resembling a head Origin T
Etymology Latin capitatio head tax Late Latin capitatio medica a tax levied on d
Etymology Late Latin capitulare from Latin capitulum little head chapter Mean
Etymology From Latin capitulation from capitulare from caput head ulare verb
Etymology The word capitulum derives from Latin and has multiple meanings and origins d
Etymology The word capo is derived from the Italian word capo meaning head or chie
Etymology The word capo is derived from the Italian word capo meaning head or chie
Etymology The word caprice originates from the Old French word capricie which in tu
Etymology Old French capsier capsizer to overturn Latin capsus box case Meani
Etymology The word captain comes from the Latin word capitaneus which in turn comes
Etymology The word cattle comes from the Old English word catel which originally re
Etymology The word caudillo is derived from the Spanish word caudal meaning leader
Etymology The word chapter comes from the Latin word capitulum meaning head or he
Etymology The term chef originates from the Old French word chief which means head
Etymology of Chief The word chief comes from the Old French word chief which in tu
Etymology Old French chevetain leader Late Latin capitaneus captain leader Latin
Etymology Middle English corporal from Anglo Norman corporal from Latin corporalis
Etymology The word decapitate derives from the Latin word decapitare which is a com
Etymology Fore prefix head noun Meaning The front part of the head above the eye
Etymology The word head comes from the Old English word heafod which itself derives
Etymology The word hetman is of Polish origin derived from the Proto Germanic word ha
Etymology The word kaput is derived from the German expression Ganz kaputt or kaput
Etymology Middle English kerechief from Old French couvrechief literally cover
Etymology The word mischief comes from the Old French word meschief which is derived
Etymology The word occipital comes from the Latin word occipitus meaning the back of
Etymology The word precipice is derived from the Latin word praecipitium which means
Etymology Late Latin praecipitat praecipitatus past participle of praecipitare to h
Etymology precipitare Latin to fall rush down prae Latin prefix before down
Etymology Recapitulate originates from the Latin word recapitulatio which means t
Etymology Recapitulation derives from the Latin word recapitulatio meaning a headi
Etymology Latin sinciput Meaning forehead Origin Indo European root sekw mean
Etymology The term triceps is derived from Latin and has the following etymology tr
Etymology The word head comes from the Old English word heafod which itself derives
Etymology The word spike originates from the Old English word spica meaning a sharp
Etymology The word chapter comes from the Latin word capitulum meaning head or he
Etymology From Latin capitulation from capitulare from caput head ulare verb
Etymology The word fortress comes from the Old French word fortresse which in turn d
Etymology Late Latin capitulare from Latin capitulum little head chapter Mean
Etymology The word fruit is derived from the Latin word fructus meaning the produce
Etymology Middle English corone from Old French corone from Latin corona from Gree
