English word madrigal comes from Latin matrix, Latin -alis, and later Latin matricalis ((post-Classical) Of or pertaining to the womb or matrix.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| matrix | Latin (lat) | Dam (non-human female animal kept for breeding). List, register. Source, origin. Uterus, womb. |
| -alis | Latin (lat) | Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals. |
| matricalis | Latin (lat) | (post-Classical) Of or pertaining to the womb or matrix. |
| madrigale | Italian (it) | Madrigal. |
| madrigal | English (en) | (music) a polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy. (music) a song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy. A short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music. |