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Where does the word "berbere" come from? It comes from Amharic berbere, and was adopted directly into English (1900s).
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Where does the word "berbere" come from? It comes from Amharic berbere, and was adopted directly into English (1900s).
Berbere’s story begins in Amharic: berbere meant “a spicy seasoning blend.” A spice blend central to Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking. It reached English by 1900s as berbere. The Amharic name for the chilli pepper, the blend's main ingredient. Today, berbere means a spicy seasoning blend central to Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine.
- Stage 1 · Amharic · medieval berbere "a spicy seasoning blend", a spice blend central to Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking.
- Stage 2 · English · 1900s berbere "a spicy Ethiopian and Eritrean seasoning blend", the Amharic name for the chilli pepper, the blend's main ingredient.