civet的词源

英文词源

civet (n.)

1530s, from Middle French civette (15c.), ultimately (with Italian zibetto, Medieval Latin zibethum, Medieval Greek zapetion) via lost intermediate forms from Arabic zabad "civet," said to be related to zabad "foam, froth," zubd "cream."

中文词源

civet：灵猫

来自阿拉伯语。

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