lovage

lovage meaning in Arabic, Persian and Vietnamese

Forms of lovage

Origin of lovage

From Middle English loveache, a folk-etymological alteration, after love and ache (“parsley”), of Anglo-Norman luvasche and Old French luvache, loveche et al., and Middle French levesche, from Latin levisticum, probably alteration of Latin ligusticum, substantivization of the neuter of Ligusticus (“Ligurian”), ultimately from Ancient Greek Λιγυστικός (Ligustikós, “Ligurian”), from Λίγυς (Lígus, “Ligurian”). This replaced the Old English name lufestiċe (literally “love-stitch”), which was also derived from levisticum and altered by folk-etymology.

Words formed from lovage

• Scots lovage
• Szechuan lovage

Questions about lovage

What does lovage mean?

Lovage means a perennial Mediterranean herb, of species Levisticum officinale, with odor and flavor resembling celery.

What is lovage in Arabic?

Lovage in Arabic is زَوْفَرَا (zawfarā), كَاشِم (kāšim). See Lovage meaning in Arabic.

What part of speech is lovage?

Lovage is a noun.

How do you pronounce lovage?

Lovage is pronounced /ˈlʌvɪd͡ʒ/ (UK).

What is the plural of lovage?

The plural of lovage is lovages.