Where does “frijol” come from?
frijol (Spanish) comes from Latin phaseolus, from Latin phaselus, from Ancient Greek φάσηλος — cowpea.
frijol (Spanish): bean, bean seed; bean plant
Definitions
- bean, bean seed; bean plant
Ancestry of “frijol”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | phaseolus | A type of bean with an edible pod; in Antiquity:... |
| 2 | Latin | phaselus | a kind of bean with an edible pod, French bean,... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | φάσηλος | cowpea |
Words derived from “frijol”