I came across a wonderful word today – borborygmus [bɔrbəˈrɪɡməs] (plural borborygmi) – which refers to a rumble or gurgle in the stomach. It comes from the 16th-century French word borborygme, via Latin from the Ancient Greek βορβορυγμός (borborygmós), which was probably onomatopoetical [source, via The Week].
Are there interesting words for this phenomenon in other languages?
There are lots of times when I encounter foreign phrases or words that sound funny. It is only when you realize their meaning when you understand their relevance and appreciate the idea of learning a new language.