Where does “spartum” come from?
spartum (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σπάρτον, from Proto-Indo-European sper-to, from Proto-Indo-European sper- — to fidget, twitch; to push; to be quick; to...
spartum (Latin): esparto
Ancestry of “spartum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σπάρτον | rope, cable; measuring cord; thread |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | sper-to | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sper- | to fidget, twitch; to push; to be quick; to... |
Words derived from “spartum”