altus

noun

al·​tus
ˈaltəs
plural alti
-ˌtī
or altuses
: alto

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, high

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of altus was in 1597

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“Altus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altus. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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