Where does “grog” come from?
grog (English) comes from Latin crocum, from Ancient Greek κρόκος — saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk.
grog (English): An alcoholic beverage made with rum and water,...
Definitions
- An alcoholic beverage made with rum and water,...
Ancestry of “grog”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | crocum | Alternative form of crocus; saffron |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κρόκος | saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk |
Words derived from “grog”