Where does “gunge” come from?
gunge (English) comes from Hindi गज, from Persian گز, from Middle Persian gc, from Akkadian 𒅎𒌓 — gypsum.
gunge (English): Alternative form of gong: an outhouse; A viscous...
Definitions
- Alternative form of gong: an outhouse; A viscous...
Ancestry of “gunge”, step by step
gunge traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Hindi गज
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | गज | elephant |
| 2 | Persian | گز | tamarisk, "Tamarix" spp; tamarisk gum;... |
| 3 | Middle Persian | gc | tamarisk; plaster, gypsum; gypsum |
| 4 | Akkadian | 𒅎𒌓 | gypsum |
via English Gunk
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Gunk | Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance |