Crisp
/krɪsp/noun
Firm, dry, and brittle, especially in texture.
Did you know?The word 'crisp' is related to the Latin 'crescere', meaning 'to grow', hinting at a connection between freshness and vitality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ker-
“to grow, become, or be strong”
Latin
Latin
crescere
“to grow, increase, or develop”
Old French
Old French
crispe
“curled, twisted, or crinkled”
Middle English
Middle English
crisp
“curled, frizzy, or brittle”
Modern English
English
crisp
“firm and dry, especially in texture, often referring to food or leaves.”