Where does “neandertal” come from?
neandertal (Portuguese) comes from German Neandertal — Neander Valley, a small valley of the river Düssel in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
neandertal (Portuguese): Neanderthal
Definitions
- Neanderthal
Ancestry of “neandertal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Neandertal | Neander Valley, a small valley of the river Düssel in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia |