Where does “cantina” come from?
Cantina comes from Spanish cantina, from Italian cantina, from Vulgar Latin canthus, from Ancient Greek κανθός, referring to a corner or edge.
cantina (English): A drinking establishment, often specifically of...
Definitions
- A drinking establishment, often specifically of...
Ancestry of “cantina”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Spanish | cantina | saloon, speakeasy, bar; cafeteria, canteen |
| 2 | Italian | cantina | cellar, basement, winery; wine shop, wine cellar |
| 3 | Vulgar Latin | canthus | corner; the iron ring around a carriage wheel;... |
| 4 | Gaulish | cantos | — |
| 5 | Proto-Celtic | cantos | corner, rim |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | kh₂ndʰ | — |