Where does “doleritic” come from?
doleritic (English) comes from English dolerite, from Ancient Greek δολερός, from Ancient Greek δόλος — trick, deceit; wiles; bait.
doleritic (English): Of the nature of dolerite
Definitions
- Of the nature of dolerite
Ancestry of “doleritic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | dolerite | A type of fine-grained basaltic rock |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δολερός | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | δόλος | trick, deceit; wiles; bait |
Words derived from “doleritic”