Where does “papagay” come from?
papagay (English) comes from Arabic ببغاء — parrot; one who repeats what was said.
papagay (English): Obsolete form of popinjay
Definitions
- Obsolete form of popinjay
Ancestry of “papagay”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | ببغاء | parrot; one who repeats what was said |