Where does “bavian” come from?
bavian (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Dutch baviaan, from Middle Dutch baubijn, from Romanian babuin, from French babouin, from Middle French babouyne, from Old French babouin, from Old French baboue — Alternative form of baboe; grimace; muzzle.
bavian (Norwegian Nynorsk): a baboon primate
Definitions
- a baboon primate