Etymology question, "trigo" vs "ble'"

Question

Here's another question for the higher educated: I love agriculture. "Wheat" is from the Old English (according to Webster's dictionary). In French, it is "ble'", in Spanish, it is "trigo." Can anyone point me in a direction to find the origins of these terms?

Answer 1

Hi Gary,

The Latin word for wheat is "triticum". You might want to check this out: etimología de trigo. Apparently, trigo is just a disambiguation of the word triticum. As for wheat, you can try etymonline.com. Just type in the word.

Hope it helps.

You were very helpful Cheska! Thank you! The French "ble'" comes from the German word for "blade" like in grass. Your "etimologia" site also states that Catalan also uses the word "blat" Thanks again!!! - GaryT, Jun 11, 2012

Yes, these resources were awesome! =] - DJ_Huero, Jun 11, 2012

You're welcome. I'm not that highly educated, by the way. I don't speak a word of French. Goodluck with your research. :) Hi DJ, welcome back. :) - cheskasullivan, Jun 11, 2012

Answer 2

I found this, it goes back to the Sanskrit. I'm too lazy to summarize, I fear you have to read it for yourself

click here for info

Sorry, my link is not working very well. - annierats, Jun 11, 2012

Click on the tiny blue 1, it works! - annierats, Jun 11, 2012

fixed the link - DJ_Huero, Jun 11, 2012

Answer 3

Yeah...Ummm....no....can't help on this one. Sorry.

I think this would take quite some research.

Answer 4

I could but I don't have a doctorate, sorry.