Bellicose
/ˈbɛl.ɪ.kəʊs/noun
Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
Did you know?The term 'bellicose' stems from a Latin word for war, connecting it to the very essence of conflict and the primal instincts of humanity.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
bellum
“War, conflict, or battle.”
Old French
Old French
bellicos
“Warlike or inclined to fight.”
Middle English
Middle English
bellicose
“Aggressive or inclined to engage in war.”
Modern English
English
bellicose
“Characterized by a desire to fight or engage in conflict.”
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