English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Linguistics | | English term or phrase: a leaf on the wind | | I would just like to know what the phrase "leaf on the wind" translates to from english to Latin. |
| | | folium in vento | Explanation:
Or 'folium in flamine'. 'Ventus' means 'wind' in general; 'flamen' is a wind in motion, especially a brisk wind.
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Note added at 1 hr (2008-11-24 23:16:47 GMT)
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One could also say 'folium in aura'. 'Aura' means properly 'breeze', which of course indicates a wind in slower motion than a 'flamen'. |
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13 mins confidence:  peer agreement (net): +2 folium in vento
Explanation:
Or 'folium in flamine'. 'Ventus' means 'wind' in general; 'flamen' is a wind in motion, especially a brisk wind.
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Note added at 1 hr (2008-11-24 23:16:47 GMT)
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One could also say 'folium in aura'. 'Aura' means properly 'breeze', which of course indicates a wind in slower motion than a 'flamen'.
| Joseph J. Brazauskas
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Local time: 15:34
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