Where does “sabana” come from?
sabana (Spanish) comes from Latin sabanum, from Ancient Greek σάβανον, from Egyptian sbn — bandage, especially as a wrapping for a mummy.
sabana (Spanish): sheet; bedsheet
Ancestry of “sabana”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | sabanum | A linen cloth for wiping or wrapping up in;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σάβανον | linen cloth or towel |
| 3 | Egyptian | sbn | bandage, especially as a wrapping for a mummy |