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

  1. The substance which remains after a metal or...

Ancestry of “calx”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latincalxlimestone; chalk; the finish line
2Ancient Greekχάλιξsmall stone, pebble; gravel, rubble
Every word from Ancient Greek χάλιξ →Every word from Latin calx →