Where does “μέταλλον” come from?
μέταλλον (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek μέταλλευειν — to mine, quarry.
μέταλλον (Ancient Greek): A mine, quarry, or salt pit; metal
Definitions
- A mine, quarry, or salt pit; metal
Ancestry of “μέταλλον”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μέταλλευειν | to mine, quarry |