Where does “hammock” come from?
Hammock comes from Spanish hamaca, borrowed from Taíno hamaka, ultimately derived from Proto-Arawak hamaka.
hammock (English): A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting...
Definitions
- A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting...
Ancestry of “hammock”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Spanish | hamaca | hammock; swing |
| 2 | Taíno | hamaca | — |
Words derived from “hammock”