Pomegranate
/ˈpɒm.ɪ.ɡræn.ɪt/noun
A type of fruit with a tough outer skin and many seeds inside, often associated with fertility and abundance.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, the pomegranate was seen as a symbol of life, death, and rebirth, often linked to the mysteries of the underworld.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
granatum
“meaning 'seeded' or 'filled with seeds', referring to the fruit's many seeds.”
Old French
Old French
pomegrenate
“a fruit introduced from Latin, meaning 'seeded apple'.”
Middle English
Middle English
pomegranate
“borrowed from Old French, retaining the sense of a fruit filled with seeds.”
Modern English
English
pomegranate
“the current form, directly reflecting its Latin and Old French roots.”