Where does “lambic” come from?
lambic (Finnish) comes from English lambic, from Dutch lambiek, from French alambic, from Latin alembicum, from Arabic إِنْبِيق, from Ancient Greek ἄμβιξ, from Ancient Greek ἄμβων — crest of a hill; edge of a cup; pulpit.
lambic (Finnish): lambic Belgian beer
Definitions
- lambic Belgian beer
Ancestry of “lambic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | lambic | A mid-strength traditional Belgian/Flemish sour beer of spontaneous fermentation |
| 2 | Dutch | lambiek | lambic beer |
| 3 | French | alambic | alembic, still |
| 4 | Latin | alembicum | alembic, still |
| 5 | Arabic | إِنْبِيق | — |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | ἄμβιξ | spouted cup; alembic, still |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | ἄμβων | crest of a hill; edge of a cup; pulpit |