myEtymology.com: French etymology of vegetable

Etymology of the French word vegetable

the Old French word vegetable

derived from the Latin word vegetabilis (vegetative; capable of growth)

derived from the Latin word vegetare (invigorate; impart energy to)

derived from the Latin word vegetus (vigorous, active, energetic)

derived from the Latin word vegere (stir up, excite)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *weg-

Word found in Old French