English word botherder comes from English bot, English herder (One who herds.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| bot | English (eng) | The larva of a botfly, which infests the skin of various mammals, producing warbles, or the nasal passage of sheep, or the stomach of horses. (computing) A piece of software designed to complete a minor but repetitive task automatically or on command, especially when operating with the appearance of a (human) user profile or account.. (science fiction, informal) A physical robot.. (video [...] |
| herder | English (eng) | One who herds. |
| botherder | English (eng) | (Internet, computer security) A malicious hacker who controls a botnet. |