Where does “risiini” come from?
risiini (Finnish) comes from Latin ricinus, from Proto-Indo-European rik- — nit.
risiini (Finnish): castor oil plant, "Ricinus communis"; ricin
Definitions
- castor oil plant, "Ricinus communis"; ricin
Ancestry of “risiini”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | ricinus | tick; castor oil plant, "Ricinus"; mulberry seeds |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | rik- | nit |
Words derived from “risiini”