Where does “bombic acid” come from?
bombic acid (English) comes from Latin bombyx, from Ancient Greek βόμβυξ — silkworm; garment made of silk; deeptoned flute.
bombic acid (English): An acid obtained from the silkworm
Definitions
- An acid obtained from the silkworm
Ancestry of “bombic acid”, 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 |