Where does “stavesacre” come from?
stavesacre (English) comes from Latin staphisagria, from Ancient Greek σταφίς, from Ancient Greek ἀσταφίς, from Ancient Greek στᾰφῠλή — bunch of grapes; uvula; grape.
stavesacre (English): A highly toxic, perennial plant with purple...
Definitions
- A highly toxic, perennial plant with purple...
Ancestry of “stavesacre”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | staphisagria | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σταφίς | grape |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀσταφίς | raisins; dried grapes |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | στᾰφῠλή | bunch of grapes; uvula; grape |