Where does “xadokk” come from?
xadokk (Maltese) comes from English shaddock, from English shaddock-tree.
xadokk (Maltese): pomelo (Citrus maxima)
Definitions
- pomelo (Citrus maxima)
Ancestry of “xadokk”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | shaddock | in all its senses including grapefruit |
| 2 | English | shaddock-tree | — |