jǫstr

Old Norse

noun
Definitions
  • yeast

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *jestuz (fermentation, yeast, fermentative matter) root from Proto-Indo-European *yes- (boil, foam).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*yes-

Gloss

boil, foam

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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