Where does “conite” come from?
conite (English) comes from Ancient Greek κόνις, from Proto-Indo-European ḱen- — to set oneself in motion, arise.
conite (English): A magnesian variety of dolomite
Definitions
- A magnesian variety of dolomite
Ancestry of “conite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κόνις | dust; the multitude; ashes |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱen- | to set oneself in motion, arise |
Words derived from “conite”