Where does “groggery” come from?
groggery (English) comes from English grog, from Latin crocum, from Ancient Greek κρόκος — saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk.
groggery (English): An establishment that sells alcoholic beverages
Definitions
- An establishment that sells alcoholic beverages
Ancestry of “groggery”, step by step
groggery traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English grog
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | grog | An alcoholic beverage made with rum and water,... |
| 2 | Latin | crocum | Alternative form of crocus; saffron |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κρόκος | saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk |
via English ery
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ery | — |