Where does “vapur” come from?
vapur (Crimean Tatar) comes from French vapeur, from French bateau à vapeur — steamboat.
vapur (Crimean Tatar): steamship, steamboat
Definitions
- steamship, steamboat
Ancestry of “vapur”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | vapeur | steam; vapour; steamship |
| 2 | French | bateau à vapeur | steamboat |