bugonia

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • the generating of bees from the putrid carcasses of cattle ()

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek Βουγονία, βοῦς (ox, cow, cattle, ox cow) + Ancient Greek γονή (offspring, genitals, act of generation, seed).

Origin

Ancient Greek

γονή

Gloss

offspring, genitals, act of generation, seed

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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