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Etymology of the English word balustrade

the English word balustrade
derived from the French word balustrade
derived from the French word balustre
derived from the Italian word balaustro
derived from the Latin word balaustium (flower of the pomegranate)
derived from the Greek word balaustion, βαλαύστιον
derived from the Italian word balaustrata
derived from the Italian word balaustro

Date

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

Cognates

Dutch balustrade, German Balustrade, Norwegian balustrade, Swedish balustrad

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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