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Etymology of the English word cocktail

the English word cocktail
derived from the English word cock
derived from the Latin word coccus (insect used for dye; scarlet dye, color)
derived from the Greek word kokkos, κόκκος (a kernel of seed)
derived from the Late Latin word coco

Derivations in English

mocktail

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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