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decus

Pronunciation: [ˈdɛ.kʊs]

“decus” is a Latin word. Its 4 meanings in English:

noun

  1. honor, distinction, glory
  2. pride, dignity
  3. grace, splendor, ornament, beauty
  4. deeds of honor, honorable achievements

Etymology

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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