bomuld

Danish

Etymology

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

IPA^(key): [ˈb̥ʌˌmulˀ]

Noun

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

1. cotton

References

• “bomuld” in Den Danske Ordbog