Where does “cryptokarstic” come from?
cryptokarstic (English) comes from English karstic, from English Karst, from German Karst, from Middle High German karst, from Old High German karst — mattock, hoe.
cryptokarstic (English): Relating to or composed of cryptokarst
Definitions
- Relating to or composed of cryptokarst
Ancestry of “cryptokarstic”, step by step
cryptokarstic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English karstic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | karstic | Of or pertaining to karst |
| 2 | English | Karst | A type of land formation, usually with many caves formed through the dissolving of limestone by underground drainage |
| 3 | German | Karst | karst; mattock |
| 4 | Middle High German | karst | — |
| 5 | Old High German | karst | mattock, hoe |
via English crypto
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | crypto | A secret supporter or follower; Cryptography;... |