olbenta

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Old High German

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *ulbanduz (camel), from Ancient Greek ἐλέφας (eléphas, elephant). The sense developed in Germanic through confusion. Doublet of helfant (elephant), a later borrowing in the original meaning.

Noun

olbenta f

  1. camel

Descendants

  • Middle High German: olbende