Scrumptious etymology

English

English word scrumptious comes from Latin emo, and later Latin sumptus (Cost, charge, expense.)

Detailed word origin of scrumptious

Dictionary entry Language Definition
emo Latin (lat) (figuratively) I acquire, procure.. (transitive) I buy, purchase.
sumo Latin (lat) I adopt; borrow.. I buy, purchase.. I choose, select.. I exact satisfaction, inflict punishment.. I fascinate, charm.. I obtain, acquire, receive, get, take.. I take, take up, assume; seize; claim, arrogate.. I undertake, begin, enter upon.. I use, apply, employ, spend, consume.
sumptus Latin (lat) Cost, charge, expense.
sumptuosus Latin (lat) Very expensive or costly. Lavish, wasteful, extravagant. Sumptuous.
sumptuous English (en) Magnificent, luxurious, splendid.
scrumptious English (en) Delicious; delectable.

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