Where does “bombyx” come from?
bombyx (Medieval Latin) comes from Ancient Greek πάμβαξ — cotton.
bombyx (Medieval Latin): silkworm
Definitions
- silkworm
Ancestry of “bombyx”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πάμβαξ | cotton |
bombyx (Medieval Latin) comes from Ancient Greek πάμβαξ — cotton.
bombyx (Medieval Latin): silkworm
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πάμβαξ | cotton |