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English word germane comes from Proto-Indo-European *-men-, Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₃-, Proto-Italic *genamen, and later Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁mn̥ (Offspring, seed.)
*-men- (Proto-Indo-European)
*ǵenh₃- (Proto-Indo-European)
*genamen (Proto-Italic)
*ǵénh₁mn̥ (Proto-Indo-European)
Offspring, seed.
germen (Latin)
Embryo, fetus. Germ, seed, origin. Shoot, sprout, bud.
germanus (Latin)
(poetic) denoting intimate friendship. (substantive) brother, sister. Full, own. Of brothers or sisters.
germain (Old French)
german (English)
(obsolete) Closely related, akin.. (obsolete, _, except in set terms) Being born to one’s blood aunt or uncle, a first (cousin).. (obsolete, _, except in set terms) Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister). (obsolete) A near relative. A social party at which the german is danced.. An elaborate round dance, often with a waltz movement.
germane (English)
Related to the topic being discussed or considered.