Where does “zibethus” come from?
zibethus (Medieval Latin) comes from Arabic زَبَاد — civet perfume.
zibethus (Medieval Latin): civet
Definitions
- civet
Ancestry of “zibethus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | زَبَاد | civet perfume |
zibethus (Medieval Latin) comes from Arabic زَبَاد — civet perfume.
zibethus (Medieval Latin): civet
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | زَبَاد | civet perfume |