nosferatu
|nos-fe-ra-tu|
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/ˌnɒsfəˈrɑːtuː/
vampire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nosferatu' originates from Romanian, specifically the word 'nosferatu', where 'nos' meant 'plague' and 'feratu' meant 'carrier'.
Historical Evolution
'nosferatu' was popularized in Western culture through the 1922 German film 'Nosferatu', which depicted a vampire character.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'plague carrier', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'vampire'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45