Gelatine
/ˈdʒɛl.ə.tiːn/noun
A translucent, flavorless substance made from collagen, used in cooking and manufacturing.
Did you know?Gelatine comes from Latin *gelare* meaning “to freeze” or “to congeal,” the same ancient root behind words for frost, ice, and anything that hardens into a still, sealed form.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
gelare
“to freeze, congeal”
Late Latin
Latin
gelatina
“a jelly-like substance”
Old French
Old French
gelatine
“jelly; gelatinous material”
14th Century
English
gelatine
“a jelly-like substance, especially one made from animal matter”
Modern English
English
gelatine
“a translucent protein substance used in food, photography, and manufacturing”