Where does “savanninorsu” come from?
savanninorsu (Finnish) comes from Finnish savanni, from Swedish savann, from French savane, from Spanish sábana, from Latin sabanum, from Ancient Greek σάβανον, from Egyptian sbn — bandage, especially as a wrapping for a mummy.
savanninorsu (Finnish): African bush elephant, "Loxodonta africana"
Definitions
- African bush elephant, "Loxodonta africana"
Ancestry of “savanninorsu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Finnish | savanni | savannah |
| 2 | Swedish | savann | — |
| 3 | French | savane | savanna |
| 4 | Spanish | sábana | sheet; bedsheet |
| 5 | Latin | sabanum | A linen cloth for wiping or wrapping up in;... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | σάβανον | linen cloth or towel |
| 7 | Egyptian | sbn | bandage, especially as a wrapping for a mummy |