Where does “anthrax” come from?
Anthrax comes from Ancient Greek ἄνθραξ, meaning coal or charcoal.
anthrax (English): An acute infectious disease of herbivores,...
Definitions
- An acute infectious disease of herbivores,...
Ancestry of “anthrax”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἄνθραξ | charcoal; a deep red precious stone, a carbuncle;... |