Where does “bolgán” come from?
bolgán (Irish) comes from Irish bolg, from Old Irish bolg, from Proto-Celtic bolgos, from Proto-Indo-European bʰelǵʰ-, from Proto-Indo-European bʰel-, from Proto-Indo-European bʰōl-.
bolgán (Irish): Diminutive of bolg; bubble; light bulb
Definitions
- Diminutive of bolg; bubble; light bulb
Ancestry of “bolgán”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish | bolg | belly, stomach, abdomen; bellyful; bulge, broad... |
| 2 | Old Irish | bolg | belly, stomach; bag, satchel; bellows |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | bolgos | sack, bag; stomach |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰelǵʰ- | to swell |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰel- | to sound; to speak, roar, bark; shiny, white; to... |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰōl- | — |