Where does “carēnum” come from?
carēnum (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κάροινον — carenum, sweet wine boiled down.
carēnum (Latin): A reduction of must in Ancient Roman cuisine, made by boiling down grape juice or must in large kettles until reduced to two thirds of the original volume
Definitions
- A reduction of must in Ancient Roman cuisine, made by boiling down grape juice or must in large kettles until reduced to two thirds of the original volume
Ancestry of “carēnum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κάροινον | carenum, sweet wine boiled down |