Where does “cantharel” come from?
cantharel (Dutch) comes from New Latin cantharellus, from Latin cantharus, from Ancient Greek κάνθαρος — dung beetle; sort of drinking-cup with large...
cantharel (Dutch): chanterelle
Definitions
- chanterelle
Ancestry of “cantharel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Latin | cantharellus | — |
| 2 | Latin | cantharus | a large drinking vessel with handles hanging... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κάνθαρος | dung beetle; sort of drinking-cup with large... |