Where does “agalmatolite” come from?

agalmatolite (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἄγαλμα, from Ancient Greek ἀγάλλομαι — to be proud, exult in.

agalmatolite (English): A soft, compact stone, of a grayish, greenish, or...

Definitions

  1. A soft, compact stone, of a grayish, greenish, or...

Ancestry of “agalmatolite”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἄγαλμαhonor, glory, pride, delight; a statue, a bust
2Ancient Greekἀγάλλομαιto be proud, exult in
Every word from Ancient Greek ἀγάλλομαι →Every word from Ancient Greek ἄγαλμα →