Where does “머핀” come from?
머핀 (Korean) comes from English muffin, from English moofin, from Low German muffe — small cake.
머핀 (Korean): muffin
Ancestry of “머핀”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | muffin | A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two... |
| 2 | English | moofin | — |
| 3 | Low German | muffe | small cake |