Where does “Jambus” come from?

Jambus (German) comes from Latin iambus, from Ancient Greek ἴαμβος, from Ancient Greek ἰάπτω — to send forth, drive on, shoot; to rush, hurry.

Jambus (German): jambus, iambus, iamb

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	iambus	iamb, iambus; iambic verse
2	Ancient Greek	ἴαμβος	iamb, a metrical foot; iambic verse or poem;...
3	Ancient Greek	ἰάπτω	to send forth, drive on, shoot; to rush, hurry