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Etymology of the English word vapor

the English word vapor
derived from the Anglo-Norman word vapour
derived from the Latin word vapor (sound; cry; steam, vapor; exhalation)

Derivations in English

vaporescence, vaporish, vaporization, vaporize, vaporous, vaporware, vapory, vaporific, vaporimeter, vaporing, vapored

Cognates

French vapeur, Italian vapore, Latin vapor, Spanish vapor

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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