Where does “sfincia” come from?

sfincia (Sicilian) comes from Arabic إِسْفَنْج, from Ancient Greek σπόγγος — sponge; tonsil.

sfincia (Sicilian): A type of batter fried in lard (today also in oil) then garnished on the outside with honey (diluted with water) or other sweeteners. Alternatively they are salty, stuffed internally with ricotta or anchovies. They are usually prepared for certain celebrations on spring or autumn

Definitions

  1. A type of batter fried in lard (today also in oil) then garnished on the outside with honey (diluted with water) or other sweeteners. Alternatively they are salty, stuffed internally with ricotta or anchovies. They are usually prepared for certain celebrations on spring or autumn

Ancestry of “sfincia”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Arabicإِسْفَنْج—
2Ancient Greekσπόγγοςsponge; tonsil
Every word from Ancient Greek σπόγγος →Every word from Arabic إِسْفَنْج →