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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

Definitions

  1. spirits, strong liquor

Ancestry of “ugologo”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishgrogAn alcoholic beverage made with rum and water,...
2LatincrocumAlternative form of crocus; saffron
3Ancient Greekκρόκοςsaffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk
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