Where does “balsamvinäger” come from?
balsamvinäger (Swedish) comes from Swedish balsam, from Latin balsamum, from Ancient Greek βάλσαμον, from Hebrew בושם, from Proto-Semitic *buśm-.
balsamvinäger (Swedish): balsamic vinegar
Definitions
- balsamic vinegar
Ancestry of “balsamvinäger”, step by step
balsamvinäger traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish balsam
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | balsam | balsam sweet-smelling oil |
| 2 | Latin | balsamum | balsam (substance or tree); balm |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | βάλσαμον | Arabian balsam tree; balsam, the fragrant oil... |
| 4 | Hebrew | בושם | perfume |
| 5 | Proto-Semitic | *buśm- | — |
via Swedish vinäger
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | vinäger | vinegar from wine, cider, or beer |