Where does “Gummi” come from?
Gummi (German) comes from Latin cummi, from Ancient Greek κόμμι, from Egyptian qmy — anointing oil.
Gummi (German): rubber, gum; rubber band, elastic band; condom,...
Definitions
- rubber, gum; rubber band, elastic band; condom,...
Ancestry of “Gummi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | cummi | Alternative form of cummis |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κόμμι | gum, obtained from babul |
| 3 | Egyptian | qmy | anointing oil |
Words derived from “Gummi”