Where does “grogi” come from?

grogi (Finnish) comes from English grog, from Latin crocum, from Ancient Greek κρόκος — saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk.

grogi (Finnish): highball; grog

Definitions

  1. highball; grog

Ancestry of “grogi”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishgrogAn alcoholic beverage made with rum and water,...
2LatincrocumAlternative form of crocus; saffron
3Ancient Greekκρόκοςsaffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk

Words derived from “grogi”

Every word from Ancient Greek κρόκος →Every word from Latin crocum →Every word from English grog →