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English word spiritual comes from Proto-Indo-European *speis-, Proto-Indo-European *(s)peys-
*speis- (Proto-Indo-European)
to blow
*(s)peys- (Proto-Indo-European)
to blow, breathe
spirare (Latin)
spiritus (Latin)
Breath, breathing. Energy. Light breeze. Pride, arrogance. Spirit, ghost.
spiritualis (Late Latin)
spirituel (Old French)
spiritual (English)
A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.. Any spiritual function, office, or affair. (Christianity) Controlled and inspired by the Holy Spirit; pure; holy.. Consisting of spirit; not material; incorporeal.. Not lay or temporal; relating to sacred things; ecclesiastical.. Of or pertaining to God or a place of worship; sacred.. [...]