'flatulence-inducing' originates from the combination of 'flatulence' and 'inducing', where 'flatulence' refers to the accumulation of gas in the alimentary canal, and 'inducing' means causing or bringing about.

'Flatulence' comes from the Latin word 'flatus', meaning 'a blowing or breaking wind', and 'inducing' comes from the Latin 'inducere', meaning 'to lead into'.

Initially, 'flatulence' referred to the act of blowing or breaking wind, and 'inducing' meant to lead into or cause. Together, they evolved to mean causing flatulence.