Where does “skumgummi” come from?
skumgummi (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk skum — foam, froth; lather.
skumgummi (Norwegian Nynorsk): foam
Definitions
- foam
Ancestry of “skumgummi”, step by step
skumgummi traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Nynorsk skum
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | skum | foam, froth; lather |
via Norwegian Nynorsk gummi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | gummi | rubber; gum |