Where does “épine-vinette” come from?
épine-vinette (French) comes from French épine, from Middle French espine, from Old French espine, from Latin spīna, from Proto-Italic speinā, from Proto-Indo-European spēy- — to stretch; thrive; succeed.
épine-vinette (French): barberry
Definitions
- barberry
Ancestry of “épine-vinette”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | épine | thorn; spine; prickle; An aperitif made from... |
| 2 | Middle French | espine | — |
| 3 | Old French | espine | spine; backbone; spine; spike |
| 4 | Latin | spīna | a thorn or a thorny tree or shrub, such as whitethorn, hawthorn, or blackthorn |
| 5 | Proto-Italic | speinā | thorn |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | spēy- | to stretch; thrive; succeed |