Where does “dolerite” come from?
dolerite (English) comes from Ancient Greek δολερός, from Ancient Greek δόλος — trick, deceit; wiles; bait.
dolerite (English): A type of fine-grained basaltic rock
Definitions
- A type of fine-grained basaltic rock
Ancestry of “dolerite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | δολερός | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δόλος | trick, deceit; wiles; bait |
Words derived from “dolerite”