Where does “gazofilacio” come from?
gazofilacio (Italian) comes from Latin gazophylacium, from Ancient Greek γαζοφυλάκιον, from Ancient Greek γαζοφύλαξ, from Ancient Greek Γάζα, from Hebrew עַזָּה.
gazofilacio (Italian): the treasury in the temple of Jerusalem
Definitions
- the treasury in the temple of Jerusalem
Ancestry of “gazofilacio”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | gazophylacium | treasury; offertory |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γαζοφυλάκιον | treasury |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γαζοφύλαξ | treasurer |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | Γάζα | treasury, treasure |
| 5 | Hebrew | עַזָּה | — |