Culcita etymology

Latin

Latin word culcita comes from Ancient Greek χάλιξ, Latin -ita, Ancient Greek θέμα, and later Latin calx ((anatomy) heel (of the foot).)

Etymology of culcita

Detailed word origin of culcita

Dictionary entry Language Definition
χάλιξ Ancient Greek (grc)
-ita Latin (lat)
θέμα Ancient Greek (grc)
calx Latin (lat) (anatomy) heel (of the foot).
calco Latin (lat) (figuratively) I oppress.. (figuratively) I scorn, contemn, despise.. I trample, tread on.. I walk upon, cross on foot.
culcita Latin (lat) Mattress, pillow, cushion.