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Etymology · Ancient Greek

βόμβυξ

3 English words descend from Ancient Greek βόμβυξ, most common first.

bombastCotton, or cotton wool.
bombyxAny member of the genus Bombyx of true silkmoths, whose caterpillars often feed on mulberries.
bombaseCotton wool made from raw cotton, typically used as padding in clothing or as a stopper.