Where does “sirene” come from?
sirene (English) comes from Bulgarian сирене, from Proto-Slavic syřenьje, from Proto-Indo-European súHros — sour, acidic, salty.
sirene (English): A slightly crumbly brine cheese made of cow,...
Definitions
- A slightly crumbly brine cheese made of cow,...
Ancestry of “sirene”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Bulgarian | сирене | curd cheese; piece of cheese |
| 2 | Proto-Slavic | syřenьje | curdling |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | súHros | sour, acidic, salty |