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Etymology of the English word althaea

the English word althaea
derived from the Latin word althaea (marshmallow)
derived from the Greek word althaia, ἀλθαία
derived from the Greek word althainein
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *al-

Date

The earliest known usage of althaea in English dates from the 17th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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