Where does “lamboresy” come from?
lamboresy (Malagasy) comes from Malagasy lambo, from Malay lembu, from Proto-Austroasiatic *lnboʔ.
lamboresy (Malagasy): domestic pig
Definitions
- domestic pig
Ancestry of “lamboresy”, step by step
lamboresy traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Malagasy lambo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malagasy | lambo | wild boar |
| 2 | Malay | lembu | cattle; ox |
| 3 | Proto-Austroasiatic | *lnboʔ | — |
via Malagasy resy
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malagasy | resy | to be defeated, to be conquered |