bomuld

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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]

IPA(key): [ˈb̥ʌˌmulˀ]

Noun[edit]

bomuld n (singular definite bomuldet, not used in plural form)

  1. cotton

References[edit]

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