What does the Latin word arcus mean?

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Why: Archery comes from the Latin arcus, meaning bow.

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Arcus makes archery sound arch-some!
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Answer: Bow. Archery comes from the Latin arcus, meaning bow.

  1. Archery en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archery
    The word comes from the Latin arcus, meaning bow.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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