English word origin

Etymology of tokay

From Hungarian tokaji (“of Tokay”), from Tokaj (placename) + -i (“originating from”).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A variety of grape grown in eastern Hungary and in eastern Slovakia. · Any of a variety of white wines made from this grape.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Hungarian tokaji (“of Tokay”), from Tokaj (placename) + -i (“originating from”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Borrowed-form mentiontokajihu

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

The tokay gecko, a spotted lizard native to Asia and some Pacific islands.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See tokay gecko.

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