An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Amelmehl

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, A (1891)
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis
Amelmehl
Friedrich Kluge2505459An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, A — Amelmehl1891John Francis Davis

Amelmehl, n., ‘starch-flour,’ from MidHG. amel, amer, OHG. amar,’ summer-spelt'; the ModHG. signification seems to be influenced by Gr.-MidLat. amylon, ‘finest meal’ (E. amel-corn).