Meaning of the word provenance in English

What does provenance mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

provenance

US /ˈprɑː.vən.əns/
UK /ˈprɒv.ən.əns/
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Noun

the place of origin or earliest known history of something

Example:
The museum is investigating the provenance of the painting.
There is no doubt about the provenance of these artifacts.