Where does “acino” come from?
acino (Italian) comes from Latin acinus, from Latin acies, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eḱ- — sharp.
acino (Italian): a berry; a grain
Definitions
- a berry; a grain
Ancestry of “acino”, step by step
acino traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin acinus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | acinus | a berry, especially the grape; the seed of a... |
| 2 | Latin | acies | sharp edge or point; battle line; battle,... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eḱ- | sharp |
via Ancient Greek ἄκινος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἄκινος | wild basil |