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decus.

glory/splendor; honor/distinction; deeds; dignity/virtue; decorum; grace/beauty;

5 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈdɛ.kʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈdɛː.kus]
  1. honor, distinction, glory

    declension-3 · neuter
  2. pride, dignity

    declension-3 · neuter
  3. grace, splendor, ornament, beauty

    declension-3 · neuter
  4. deeds of honor, honorable achievements

    declension-3 · in-plural · neuter
Where this word comes from

From Proto-Italic *dekos (“dignity”), from Proto-Indo-European *déḱos (“that which is proper”), from *deḱ- (“take, perceive”). Compare with decor.

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