Where does “kweeappel” come from?
kweeappel (Dutch) comes from Dutch appel, from Middle Dutch appel, from Old Dutch appel, from Proto-West Germanic applu, from Proto-Germanic aplaz, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ébōl — apple.
kweeappel (Dutch): the edible fruit of the quince, notably when apple-shaped
Definitions
- the edible fruit of the quince, notably when apple-shaped
Ancestry of “kweeappel”, step by step
kweeappel traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Dutch appel
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | appel | apple; appeal |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | appel | apple |
| 3 | Old Dutch | appel | apple |
| 4 | Proto-West Germanic | applu | apple, fruit |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | aplaz | apple, fruit |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ébōl | apple |
via Dutch kwee
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | kwee | quince |