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bombus.

buzzing (esp. bees); booming, deep sound, rumble;

6 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈbɔm.bʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈbɔm.bus]

  1. a buzz or humming sound

    declension-2 · masculine

  2. a hollow and deep sound

    declension-2 · masculine

  3. a bumblebee

    declension-2 · masculine

  4. a fart

    declension-2 · masculine

  5. a bomb, explosive

    New-Latin · declension-2 · masculine
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek βόμβος (bómbos), of onomatopoeic origin.

adj[ˈbɔm.bʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈbɔm.bus]

  1. peal

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2

  2. breaking wind, farting

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek βόμβος (bómbos), of onomatopoeic origin.

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