English word potable comes from Latin poto (I drink (liquor).)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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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. |