Where does “olifant” come from?
olifant (Dutch) comes from Middle Dutch olifant, from Old French olifant, from Latin elephantus, from Ancient Greek ἐλέφας, from Egyptian ꜣbw — cessation; elephant; elephant tusk.
olifant (Dutch): elephant
Definitions
- elephant
Ancestry of “olifant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Dutch | olifant | — |
| 2 | Old French | olifant | Alternative form of olifan |
| 3 | Latin | elephantus | An elephant; Ivory |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἐλέφας | ivory; elephant |
| 5 | Egyptian | ꜣbw | cessation; elephant; elephant tusk |