Where does “ugologo” come from?
ugologo (Zulu) comes from English grog, from Latin crocum, from Ancient Greek κρόκος — saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk.
ugologo (Zulu): spirits, strong liquor
Ancestry of “ugologo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | grog | An alcoholic beverage made with rum and water,... |
| 2 | Latin | crocum | Alternative form of crocus; saffron |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κρόκος | saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk |