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Etymology of the English word terebinth

the English word terebinth
derived from the Old French word terebinte
derived from the Classical Latin word terebinthus (terebinth tree or its wood; terpentine, terebinth tree; its wood)
derived from the Greek word terebinthos, τερέβινθος

Date

The earliest known usage of terebinth in English dates from the 14th century.

Derivations in English

terebene, terebic acid, terebinthine

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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