Borbetomagus
Latin
Alternative forms
- Borbitomagus, Bormitomagus
Etymology
From a Gaulish name of uncertain origin, but generally taken to refer to the Celtic god Borvo or to a river, spring, or other waters named for him + Proto-Celtic *magos (“field, plain”).
Proper noun
Borbetomagus
Derived terms
- Vormatia (?)
References
- “(Borbi-) Borbetomagus (Borbi-)”, in Gaffiot, Félix (1934), Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette, page 224/3.