Where does “богомол” come from?
богомол (Russian) comes from Russian Бог, from Old East Slavic богъ, from Proto-Slavic bȍgъ.
богомол (Russian): devotionalist, pietist; pilgrim; praying mantis
Definitions
- devotionalist, pietist; pilgrim; praying mantis
Ancestry of “богомол”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Russian | Бог | God |
| 2 | Old East Slavic | богъ | — |
| 3 | Proto-Slavic | bȍgъ | — |