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
- A linen cloth for wiping or wrapping up in;...
Ancestry of “sabanum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σάβανον | linen cloth or towel |
| 2 | Egyptian | sbn | bandage, especially as a wrapping for a mummy |
Words derived from “sabanum”