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

  1. An alcoholic beverage made with rum and water,...

Ancestry of “grog”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1LatincrocumAlternative form of crocus; saffron
2Ancient Greekκρόκοςsaffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk

Words derived from “grog

Every word from Ancient Greek κρόκοςEvery word from Latin crocum
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