Where does “sīcera” come from?
sīcera (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σίκερα, from Hebrew שֵׁכָר — alcoholic drink; liquor.
Ancestry of “sīcera”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σίκερα | A fermented liquor, a strong drink |
| 2 | Hebrew | שֵׁכָר | alcoholic drink; liquor |