Where does “acide margarique” come from?
acide margarique (French) comes from Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης, from Proto-Iranian *mŕ̥ga-ahri-ita-.
acide margarique (French): margaric acid
Definitions
- margaric acid
Ancestry of “acide margarique”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μαργαρίτης | pearl; a type of Egyptian plant |
| 2 | Proto-Iranian | *mŕ̥ga-ahri-ita- | — |