Etymology Explorer › Ancient Greek

Where does “χάλιξ” come from?

χάλιξ (Ancient Greek): small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble

Definitions

  1. small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble

Words derived from “χάλιξ”

  • calculation
  • calculate
  • calcium
  • chalk
  • Chaucer
  • calculus
  • Chelsea
  • quilt
  • calculator
  • calcareous
  • recalcitrant
  • inculcate
  • calcite
  • chalky
  • quilting
  • miscalculation
  • chalkboard
  • calcaneus
  • calculative
  • calc
  • calcaneal
  • recalculate
  • Chaucerian
  • quoits