Placidus
/ˈplæk.ɪ.dəs/noun
Calm and peaceful; free from disturbance.
Did you know?In Roman astrology, 'Placidus' is also a system used for determining astrological houses, reflecting the quest for harmony in the cosmos.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
placidus
“calm, peaceful, tranquil”
Middle Ages
Medieval Latin
placidus
“used in astrological texts to denote harmonious conditions”
16th Century
English
placidus
“borrowed as a term for peaceful or serene conditions”
Modern English
English
placid
“adopted with the meaning of being undisturbed or serene in demeanor”