Where does “anko” come from?
anko (Middle High German) comes from Old High German ancha, from Proto-Germanic ankijǭ, from Proto-Indo-European ang- — joint; corner, hirn; joint; lith.
Ancestry of “anko”, step by step
anko traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old High German ancha
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old High German | ancha | nape of the neck; leg, shin; thigh”, “shin |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | ankijǭ | ankle; hip |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ang- | joint; corner, hirn; joint; lith |
via Japanese 餡子
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 餡子 | adzuki bean paste |