Where does “valerian” come from?
Valerian comes from Old French valeriane, a plant name of uncertain ultimate origin.
valerian (English): A hardy perennial flowering plant, "Valeriana...
Definitions
- A hardy perennial flowering plant, "Valeriana...
Ancestry of “valerian”, step by step
valerian traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old French valeriane
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | valeriane | — |
via Medieval Latin valeriana
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medieval Latin | valeriana | valerian |