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Etymology of the French word sardine

the Old French word sardine
derived from the Old Provençal word sardina
derived from the Latin word sardina (sardine; pilchard; small fish)
derived from the Latin word sarda
derived from the Greek word sardios, σάρδιος (sardian (3037 being implied); the gem so called)
derived from the Sardeis word Sardis
derived from the Latin word Sardis
derived from the Latin word Sardus (Sardinian)
derived from the Greek word Sardo
derived from the Greek word sardene

Derivations in French

sardinerie, sardinier, sardinelle

Derivations in other languages

English sardine

Cognates

Dutch sardine, English sardine, German Sardine, Icelandic sardína, Swedish sardin

Usage

Word found in Old French



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