English word potable comes from Latin poto (I drink (liquor).)
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poto (Latin)
I drink (liquor).
potabilis (Latin)
Drinkable, potable.
potable (Old French)
Potable.
potable (Middle English)
potable (English)
Any drinkable liquid; a beverage. Good for drinking without fear of poisoning or disease.