Where does “buxus” come from?
buxus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek πύξος — box tree; boxwood.
buxus (Latin): the evergreen box tree; a thing made of boxwood
Definitions
- the evergreen box tree; a thing made of boxwood
Ancestry of “buxus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πύξος | box tree; boxwood |