Where does “savannization” come from?
savannization (English) comes from English savanna, from Spanish sábana, from Latin sabanum, from Ancient Greek σάβανον, from Egyptian sbn — bandage, especially as a wrapping for a mummy.
savannization (English): Conversion to savanna (typically of forest as a result of fire)
Definitions
- Conversion to savanna (typically of forest as a result of fire)
Ancestry of “savannization”, step by step
savannization traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English savanna
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | savanna | A tropical grassland with scattered trees |
| 2 | Spanish | sábana | sheet; bedsheet |
| 3 | Latin | sabanum | A linen cloth for wiping or wrapping up in;... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | σάβανον | linen cloth or towel |
| 5 | Egyptian | sbn | bandage, especially as a wrapping for a mummy |
via English ization
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ization | — |