Where does “calcareous” come from?
Calcareous derives from Latin calcarius, formed from Latin -arius combined with Ancient Greek χάλιξ, meaning gravel or stone.
calcareous (English): Resembling or containing calcium carbonate or...
Definitions
- Resembling or containing calcium carbonate or...
Ancestry of “calcareous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | calcārius | — |
| 2 | Latin | calx | limestone; chalk; the finish line |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | χάλιξ | small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble |
Words derived from “calcareous”