Where does “chalicosis” come from?

chalicosis (English) comes from Ancient Greek χάλιξ — small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble.

chalicosis (English): A form of pneumoconiosis affecting the lungs or...

Definitions

  1. A form of pneumoconiosis affecting the lungs or...

Ancestry of “chalicosis”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekχάλιξsmall stone, pebble; gravel, rubble
Every word from Ancient Greek χάλιξ
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