Amicus etymology

Latin

Latin word amicus comes from Latin -icum, Latin amare

Etymology of amicus

Detailed word origin of amicus

Dictionary entry Language Definition
-icum Latin (lat)
amare Latin (lat)
amicus Latin (lat) Friendly, amicable. Welcome, pleasing (Augustan and later) courtier, minister, counsellor. Male friend.

Words with the same origin as amicus

Descendants of amare

amicitia amico