An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Of, relating to, or resembling a wall.

Etymology (EN): From M.Fr. muraille, from L. muralia, neut. pl. o f muralis “of a wall,” from murus “wall.”

Etymology (PE): Divâri “of a wall,” from divâr “wall,” from Mid.Pers. dîvâr “wall;” related to Mid.Pers. bâr, var “enclosure, defences, fortress;” Mod.Pers. bâru “wall, rampart, fortification; fort; tower;” O.Pers. didā- “wall, stronghold, fortress;” Av. var- “castle,” from var- “to cover, conceil;” Proto-Iranian *dida-vāra-; cf. Skt. dehī- “wall;” Gk. teikhos “wall;” E. dike, ditch.