Where does “appetising” come from?
Appetising derives from French appétissant, the present participle of appétisser, which comes from Old French appetit, ultimately from Latin appetitus meaning "desire" or "craving."
appetising (English): Alternative spelling of appetizing; present...
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of appetizing; present...
Ancestry of “appetising”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | appetise | To whet the appetite |
Words derived from “appetising”