Where does “δροσόλιθος” come from?
δροσόλιθος (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek λίθος — a stone; stone as a substance.
δροσόλιθος (Ancient Greek): kind of gem
Definitions
- kind of gem
Ancestry of “δροσόλιθος”, step by step
δροσόλιθος traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek λίθος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |
via Ancient Greek δρόσος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | δρόσος | dew; pure water; down on the cheek |