Where does “fēnum” come from?
fēnum (Latin) comes from Latin faenum, from Proto-Indo-European dʰeh₁(y)- — to suckle, nurse.
fēnum (Latin): hay
Definitions
- hay
Ancestry of “fēnum”, step by step
fēnum traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin faenum
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | faenum | hay; any dried plant; fenugreek |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰeh₁(y)- | to suckle, nurse |
via Proto-Indo-European dʰeh₁(y)-no-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰeh₁(y)-no- | — |