Where does “Gewürztraminer” come from?
Gewürztraminer (English) comes from German Gewürztraminer, from German Gewürz, from Middle High German gewürze, from Middle High German wurz, from Old High German wurz, from Proto-Germanic wrōts, from Proto-Indo-European wréh₂ds — root.
Gewürztraminer (English): An aromatic white wine grape variety that grows...
Definitions
- An aromatic white wine grape variety that grows...
Ancestry of “Gewürztraminer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Gewürztraminer | Gewürztraminer an aromatic grape variety, used in white wines, performing best in cooler areas |
| 2 | German | Gewürz | spice, condiment, seasoning |
| 3 | Middle High German | gewürze | — |
| 4 | Middle High German | wurz | wort, herb, root |
| 5 | Old High German | wurz | herb, root, spice |
| 6 | Proto-Germanic | wrōts | root |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | wréh₂ds | root |