Where does “bombastisch” come from?
bombastisch (German) comes from English bombast, from English bombase, from Old French bombace, from Latin bombax, from Latin bombyx, from Ancient Greek βόμβυξ — silkworm; garment made of silk; deeptoned flute.
bombastisch (German): bombastic
Definitions
- bombastic
Ancestry of “bombastisch”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | bombast | Cotton, or cotton wool; Cotton, or any soft,... |
| 2 | English | bombase | Cotton wool made from raw cotton, typically used as padding in clothing or as a stopper |
| 3 | Old French | bombace | cotton, cotton wadding |
| 4 | Latin | bombax | indeed! strange! |
| 5 | Latin | bombyx | silkworm |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | βόμβυξ | silkworm; garment made of silk; deeptoned flute |