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durus.

hard; rough

5 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˈduː.rʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈduː.rus]

  1. hard; rough

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2

  2. harsh

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2

  3. hardy; vigorous

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2

  4. hard; harsh; unyielding; unfeeling; stern; cruel; inexorable; insensible

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2 · figuratively

  5. oppressive; severe

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
    Dura lex, sed lex.
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Proto-Italic *dūros, from Proto-Indo-European *dweh₂rós (“long”), from *dweh₂- + *-rós. Cognate with Ancient Greek δηρός (dērós, “long”), Sanskrit दू॒र (dūrá, “distant; far; long”), though there are semantic problems if the change “long” > “enduring” (see dūrō) is not accepted. Alternatively, from Proto-Indo-European *deru-, *drew- (“hard; fast”). Cognate with Lithuanian drū́tas (“firm; strong”), Old English trum (“strong; firm”).

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