Where does “røyksopp” come from?
røyksopp (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk røyk, from Old Norse reykr, from Proto-Germanic raukiz, from Proto-Indo-European rewǵ-, from Proto-Indo-European rew- — to roar, growl, grumble; to roar; growl; grumble;...
røyksopp (Norwegian Nynorsk): puffball
Definitions
- puffball
Ancestry of “røyksopp”, step by step
røyksopp traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Nynorsk røyk
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | røyk | smoke; imperative of røyke; imperative of røykja |
| 2 | Old Norse | reykr | smoke |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | raukiz | smoke, vapour |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | rewǵ- | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | rew- | to roar, growl, grumble; to roar; growl; grumble;... |
via Norwegian Bokmål sopp
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Bokmål | sopp | a fungus; a mushroom |
| 2 | Old Norse | sǫppr | — |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | swambaz | Alternative form of *swammaz |
via Norwegian Nynorsk sopp
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | sopp | a fungus; a mushroom |