Where does “masmorra” come from?
masmorra (Portuguese) comes from Arabic مَطْمُورَة — granary, cellar.
masmorra (Portuguese): dungeon
Definitions
- dungeon
Ancestry of “masmorra”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | مَطْمُورَة | granary, cellar |