The source traces Medieval Latin carvi through Arabic to Greek. Its connection onward to Middle English is marked probable.
Only the sequence ending at Medieval Latin is scored. The probable final borrowing into English remains qualified.
Sources
- Merriam-Webster: caraway
The Middle English borrowing is probable; the earlier selected chain is stated.
- Collins Dictionaries · caraway
Meanings of the older forms on the word path.
- Online Etymology Dictionary · caraway
Meanings of the older forms on the word path.
- logeion.uchicago.edu · κάρον
Meanings of the older forms on the word path.