It was actually from the Latin word meaning slimy and poisonous.
virus is derived from latin virus that mean slimy, poisonous, or toxin.
Because it is derived from the Ancient Greek rhin meaning "nose".
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The word lamp is derived from the Greek word lampas, meaning torch.
hypocrisy is the English word derived from the Greek word hypokrites
Inert
Greek word for Sunday, Κυριακή, is derived from Κύριος (Lord).
Diploma is a Latin word that was derived from the word diploo from the Greek language. Diploo is said to mean "to fold" and is meant to be used when describing official, sealed documents.
It comes from the Greek word for treasure.
The word "mnemonics" is derived from the Greek "mnema," which means remembrance," and "mnemonikos," which means "of memory."