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

1. Synonym of Vormatia, Worms (a city in Germany), (historical) the largest city of the Vangionēs.

Derived terms

• Vormatia (?)

 

References

• (Borbi-) Borbetomagus (Borbi-) in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette, page 224/3.