Lagu
/ˈlɑː.ɡuː/noun
A term used to denote a body of water in various ancient languages.
Did you know?In ancient texts, 'lagu' was often associated with mystical properties, believed to be a source of life and transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*lekw-
“to be liquid, to flow”
Old Norse
Old Norse
lǫgr
“water, liquid, sea”
Middle English
Middle English
lagh
“a body of water, lake”
Old High German
Old High German
lahha
“lake, water”
Modern English
English
lagu
“a general term for a body of water or liquid”