In classical texts, this refers to mud, filth, or a very base/crude substance; also used in some scientific names.
From ancient Greek 'borborós' (βορβορός) meaning 'mud,' 'filth,' or 'base matter.' The term was used both literally and figuratively by Greek and Roman writers.
The word 'borborus' appears in Homer—ancient Greeks were already using it as an insult and metaphor for everything crude, dirty, or morally base!
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