Where does “bombastis” come from?
bombastis (Indonesian) comes from German bombastisch, 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.
bombastis (Indonesian): bombastic
Definitions
- bombastic
Ancestry of “bombastis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | bombastisch | bombastic |
| 2 | English | bombast | Cotton, or cotton wool; Cotton, or any soft,... |
| 3 | English | bombase | Cotton wool made from raw cotton, typically used as padding in clothing or as a stopper |
| 4 | Old French | bombace | cotton, cotton wadding |
| 5 | Latin | bombax | indeed! strange! |
| 6 | Latin | bombyx | silkworm |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | βόμβυξ | silkworm; garment made of silk; deeptoned flute |