Potable etymology

English

English word potable comes from Latin poto (I drink (liquor).)

Etymology of potable

Detailed word origin of potable

Dictionary entry Language Definition
poto Latin (lat) I drink (liquor).
potabilis Latin (lat) Drinkable, potable.
potable Old French (fro) Potable.
potable Middle English (enm)
potable English (en) Any drinkable liquid; a beverage. Good for drinking without fear of poisoning or disease.

Words with the same origin as potable

Descendants of poto

poison