Where does “resin” come from?
Resin comes from Middle English resyn, from Old French résine, from Latin resina, possibly from Latin racemus meaning bunch of grapes.
resin (English): A viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants,...
Definitions
- A viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants,...
Ancestry of “resin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | resyn | Alternative form of raysyn; resin |
| 2 | Old French | résine | — |
| 3 | Latin | rēsīna | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ῥητίνη | resin of the pine |
Words derived from “resin”