Where does “Zwetschge” come from?
Zwetschge (German) comes from Middle High German Tzwetzschken, from Latin davascena, from Latin damascēna, from Ancient Greek δαμασκηνά, from Ancient Greek Δαμασκός, from Aramaic דרמשק — well-watered place.
Zwetschge (German): freestone damson
Definitions
- freestone damson