Where does “bombillo” come from?
bombillo (Spanish) comes from Spanish bombo, from Latin bombus, from Ancient Greek βόμβος — any deep, hollow sound, humming, buzzing,...
bombillo (Spanish): light bulb, light globe
Ancestry of “bombillo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Spanish | bombo | reckless; having a mild temperature; bland,... |
| 2 | Latin | bombus | A buzz or humming sound |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | βόμβος | any deep, hollow sound, humming, buzzing,... |