Spiritus etymology

Latin

Latin word spiritus comes from Proto-Indo-European *speis- or *(s)peys- (meaning to blow, breathe) through Latin spirare (to breath)

Etymology of spiritus

Detailed word origin of spiritus

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*speis- Proto-Indo-European (ine) to blow, breath
*(s)peys- Proto-Indo-European (ine) to blow, breath
spirare Latin (lat) to breathe
spiritus Latin (lat) Breath, breathing. Energy. Light breeze. Pride, arrogance. Spirit, ghost.