Where does “turbentine” come from?
turbentine (Middle English) comes from Ancient Greek τερέβινθος, from Ancient Greek τέρμινθος — terebinth; swelling like the fruit of the...
turbentine (Middle English): Alternative form of terebentyne
Definitions
- Alternative form of terebentyne
Ancestry of “turbentine”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | τερέβινθος | terebinth tree |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | τέρμινθος | terebinth; swelling like the fruit of the... |
Words derived from “turbentine”