Where does “lecithin” come from?
Lecithin comes from French lécithine, derived from Ancient Greek λέκιθος, meaning egg yolk.
lecithin (English): The principal phospholipid in animals; it is...
Definitions
- The principal phospholipid in animals; it is...
Ancestry of “lecithin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | lécithine | lecithin |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λέκιθος | gruel of pulse or cereals; yolk of an egg |
Words derived from “lecithin”