An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Being at rest; quiet; still; inactive. → quiescent prominence.

Etymology (EN): From L. quiescens, pr.p. of quiescere, from quies “rest, quiet.”

Etymology (PE): Âramidé
“quiescent, reposed, rested,” from âramidan “to rest, repose,” related to ârâm “quiet” (Mid.Pers. râm “peace,” râmenidan “to give peace, pleasure,” râmišn “peace, pleasure” (Mod.Pers. râmiš), Av. ram- “to stay, rest;” cf. Skt. ram- “to stop, stand still, rest, become appeased;” Gk. erema “quietly, gently;” Goth. rimis “rest;” Lith. rãmas “rest”).