Where does “gibel” come from?
gibel (Basque) comes from Proto-Basque bel- — black, dark.
gibel (Basque): liver; shy, timid; withdrawn, retiring
Definitions
- liver; shy, timid; withdrawn, retiring
Ancestry of “gibel”, step by step
gibel traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Basque bel-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Basque | bel- | black, dark |
via Proto-Basque gi-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Basque | gi- | meat |