Where does “babouin” come from?
babouin (French) comes from Middle French babouyne, from Old French babouin, from Old French baboue — Alternative form of baboe; grimace; muzzle.
babouin (French): baboon
Ancestry of “babouin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle French | babouyne | — |
| 2 | Old French | babouin | — |
| 3 | Old French | baboue | Alternative form of baboe; grimace; muzzle |
Words derived from “babouin”