A Latin word for a large cart, wagon, or wheeled vehicle used in ancient Rome.
From Latin carrus, which likely derives from Celtic languages spoken by peoples the Romans encountered, as the Celts were known for their advanced wagon technology.
The Romans borrowed 'carrus' from the Celts, and this single word traveled through European languages to eventually give us 'car'—it's remarkable that the vehicle name we use today comes from ancient Celtic engineering that impressed the mighty Romans.
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