Where does “sabanum” come from?

sabanum (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σάβανον, from Egyptian sbn — bandage, especially as a wrapping for a mummy.

sabanum (Latin): A linen cloth for wiping or wrapping up in;...

Definitions

  1. A linen cloth for wiping or wrapping up in;...

Ancestry of “sabanum”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekσάβανονlinen cloth or towel
2Egyptiansbnbandage, especially as a wrapping for a mummy

Words derived from “sabanum

Every word from Egyptian sbnEvery word from Ancient Greek σάβανον