Where does “baetyl” come from?
baetyl (English) comes from Latin baetulus, from Ancient Greek βαίτυλος, from Hebrew בֵּית אֵל.
baetyl (English): A meteorite or similar-looking rough stone...
Definitions
- A meteorite or similar-looking rough stone...
Ancestry of “baetyl”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | baetulus | A type of round, dark precious stone |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | βαίτυλος | a meteoric stone |
| 3 | Hebrew | בֵּית אֵל | — |