Where does “anthracic” come from?
anthracic (English) comes from English anthrax, from Ancient Greek ἄνθραξ — charcoal; a deep red precious stone, a carbuncle;...
anthracic (English): Of or relating to anthrax
Definitions
- Of or relating to anthrax
Ancestry of “anthracic”, step by step
anthracic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English anthrax
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | anthrax | An acute infectious disease of herbivores,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἄνθραξ | charcoal; a deep red precious stone, a carbuncle;... |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |