Where does “quinta” come from?
quinta (English) comes from Portuguese quinta, from Old Portuguese quinta, from Latin quintam — accusative feminine singular of quīntus.
quinta (English): A country house in Madeira
Definitions
- A country house in Madeira
Ancestry of “quinta”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Portuguese | quinta | wine producing estate; a country estate; a manor... |
| 2 | Old Portuguese | quinta | — |
| 3 | Latin | quintam | accusative feminine singular of quīntus |