Where does “սաւան” come from?
սաւան (Old Armenian) comes from Ancient Greek σάβανον, from Egyptian sbn — bandage, especially as a wrapping for a mummy.
սաւան (Old Armenian): large sheet of cloth, e.g. a bedsheet
Definitions
- large sheet of cloth, e.g. a bedsheet
Ancestry of “սաւան”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σάβανον | linen cloth or towel |
| 2 | Egyptian | sbn | bandage, especially as a wrapping for a mummy |
Words derived from “սաւան”