Where does “kvasъ” come from?
kvasъ (Proto-Slavic) comes from Proto-Indo-European kwh₂et- — to ferment, become sour; to boil, foam.
kvasъ (Proto-Slavic): leaven, fermented drink
Definitions
- leaven, fermented drink
Ancestry of “kvasъ”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | kwh₂et- | to ferment, become sour; to boil, foam |