Where does “côco” come from?
côco (Portuguese) comes from Latin coccum, from Ancient Greek κόκκος — grain, seed, kernel; The kermes oak; insects of...
côco (Portuguese): bogeyman, grinning face
Definitions
- bogeyman, grinning face
Ancestry of “côco”, step by step
côco traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin coccum
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | coccum | a scarlet berry of various plants; a gall of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κόκκος | grain, seed, kernel; The kermes oak; insects of... |
via Japanese 石
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 石 | a stone; a transistor; a traditional Japanese... |
| 2 | Middle Chinese | 石 | — |
via Late Latin coccum
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Late Latin | coccum | kernel, seed; a scarlet berry of various plants;... |