Where does “cerotene” come from?
cerotene (English) comes from Latin cērōtum, from Ancient Greek κηρός — beeswax, honeycomb; wax tapers; genitive singular...
cerotene (English): A white waxy solid obtained from Chinese wax, and...
Definitions
- A white waxy solid obtained from Chinese wax, and...
Ancestry of “cerotene”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | cērōtum | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κηρός | beeswax, honeycomb; wax tapers; genitive singular... |