Where does “argentopyrite” come from?
argentopyrite (English) comes from English pyrite, from Old French pyrite, from Latin pȳritēs, from Ancient Greek πῡρίτης λίθος, from Ancient Greek πῦρ, from Proto-Hellenic *pāwər.
argentopyrite (English): An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing iron, silver, and sulfur
Definitions
- An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing iron, silver, and sulfur
Ancestry of “argentopyrite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | pyrite | The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system |
| 2 | Old French | pyrite | — |
| 3 | Latin | pȳritēs | pyrite |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | πῡρίτης λίθος | stone of fire, flint |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | πῦρ | a fire; lightning; a fever |
| 6 | Proto-Hellenic | *pāwər | — |