Where does “bacalao” come from?

bacalao (English) comes from Spanish bacalao, from Dutch bakkeljauw, from Portuguese bacalhau, from Dutch bakaliaw.

bacalao (English): Alternative spelling of bacalhau

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Spanish	bacalao	cod; dried and salted cod
2	Dutch	bakkeljauw	salt cod
3	Portuguese	bacalhau	cod; vagina
4	Dutch	bakaliaw	—

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