Where does “hygienic” come from?
Hygienic comes from French hygiénique, which derives from Greek hygieinós meaning "healthful" or "of health."
hygienic (English): Pertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary; Whose...
Definitions
- Pertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary; Whose...
Ancestry of “hygienic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | hygiénique | hygienic |