Where does “jejune” come from?
jejune (English) comes from Latin iēiūnus, from Latin iaiūnus, from Proto-Italic jagjūnos, from Proto-Indo-European Hyeh₂ǵ-yu-, from Proto-Indo-European Hyeh₂ǵ-ye/o- — to sacrifice.
jejune (English): Not nutritious; Lacking matter; empty; devoid of...
Definitions
- Not nutritious; Lacking matter; empty; devoid of...
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