Where does “calx” come from?
calx (English) comes from Latin calx, from Ancient Greek χάλιξ — small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble.
calx (English): The substance which remains after a metal or...
Definitions
- The substance which remains after a metal or...
Ancestry of “calx”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | calx | limestone; chalk; the finish line |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χάλιξ | small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble |