Where does “Bombyx” come from?
Bombyx (English) comes from Latin bombyx, from Ancient Greek βόμβυξ — silkworm; garment made of silk; deeptoned flute.
Bombyx (English): Any member of the genus "Bombyx" of true...
Definitions
- Any member of the genus "Bombyx" of true...
Ancestry of “Bombyx”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | bombyx | silkworm |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | βόμβυξ | silkworm; garment made of silk; deeptoned flute |