Where does “bulbar” come from?
bulbar (English) comes from English bulb, from Latin bulbus, from Ancient Greek βολβός — bulb of various plants, especially onion; tassel...
bulbar (English): Relating to, or having the form of a bulb; used...
Definitions
- Relating to, or having the form of a bulb; used...
Ancestry of “bulbar”, step by step
bulbar traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via English bulb
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | bulb | Any solid object rounded at one end and tapering... |
| 2 | Latin | bulbus | bulb |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | βολβός | bulb of various plants, especially onion; tassel... |
via Spanish bulbo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | bulbo | bulb |
via French bulbaire
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | bulbaire | bulbar |