Where does “arachide” come from?
arachide (French) comes from Ancient Greek ἀράχιδνα, from Ancient Greek ἄρακος — wild chickling vetch, Lathyrus annuus.
arachide (French): groundnut, peanut, goober
Definitions
- groundnut, peanut, goober
Ancestry of “arachide”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀράχιδνα | ground pea, Lathyrus amphicarpos |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἄρακος | wild chickling vetch, Lathyrus annuus |
Words derived from “arachide”