bomuld
Danish edit
Etymology edit
From Low German bomwulle. Compare German Baumwolle, from Baum (“tree”) + Wolle (“wool”). Second component has been adapted as uld, making this a partial calque.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
bomuld n (singular definite bomuldet, not used in plural form)
References edit
- “bomuld” in Den Danske Ordbog