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Where does “γύψος” come from?

γύψος (Ancient Greek): chalk; cement

Definitions

  1. chalk; cement

Words derived from “γύψος”

  • gypsum
  • gesso
  • gessoed
  • gypsiferous
  • phosphogypsum
  • gypsic
  • gypsumlike
  • gypsophyte
  • gypsum board
  • gypsography
  • gypsum
  • gis
  • yeso
  • yesería
  • enyesar
  • gessoso
  • gessare
  • cartongesso
  • gesso
  • Gipsverband
  • Gips
  • giz
  • gesso
  • kipsilaasti