provenance

Noun

1. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence; “the birthplace of civilization”
   • Synonyms
     • birthplace
     • cradle
     • place of origin
     • provenience
   • Less specific
     • beginning
     • origin
     • root
     • rootage
     • source

• provenance - LookUp noun

1. the place of origin or earliest known history of something an orange rug of Iranian provenance

the beginning of something's existence; something's origin they try to understand the whole universe, its provenance and fate

Origin

late 18th century : from French , from the verb provenir come or stem from , from Latin provenire , from pro- forth + venire come

Thesaurus

Noun

1. the police were suspicious about the provenance of the paintings

Similar Words: origin source place of origin birthplace spring wellspring fount roots history pedigree derivation root etymology provenience radix