Where does “cibōrium” come from?
cibōrium (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κιβώριον — The seed vessel of the Egyptian water-lily.
cibōrium (Latin): the seedvessel of sacred lotus which served as a drinking vessel with the Egyptians
Definitions
- the seedvessel of sacred lotus which served as a drinking vessel with the Egyptians
Ancestry of “cibōrium”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κιβώριον | The seed vessel of the Egyptian water-lily |