Where does “zaatar” come from?
zaatar (English) comes from Arabic زَعْتَر, from Classical Syriac ܨܬܪܐ — savory; wild thyme.
zaatar (English): A particular herb, similar in flavor to thyme or...
Definitions
- A particular herb, similar in flavor to thyme or...
Ancestry of “zaatar”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Arabic | زَعْتَر | wild thyme; thyme |
| 2 | Classical Syriac | ܨܬܪܐ | savory; wild thyme |