Where does “elixir bucal” come from?
elixir bucal (Portuguese) comes from Portuguese buçal, from Spanish bozal, from Spanish bozo, from Medieval Latin bucceus — relating or belonging to the mouth.
elixir bucal (Portuguese): mouthwash liquid used to clean one’s mouth
Definitions
- mouthwash liquid used to clean one’s mouth
Ancestry of “elixir bucal”, step by step
elixir bucal traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Portuguese buçal
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portuguese | buçal | muzzle |
| 2 | Spanish | bozal | a muzzle; device to stop an animal from biting; a... |
| 3 | Spanish | bozo | down; muzzle, mouth; halter |
| 4 | Medieval Latin | bucceus | relating or belonging to the mouth |
via Portuguese elixir
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portuguese | elixir | elixir; a magical potion |