Where does “encrinitic” come from?
encrinitic (English) comes from English encrinite, from Ancient Greek κρίνον — lily.
encrinitic (English): Relating to, or containing, encrinites
Definitions
- Relating to, or containing, encrinites
Ancestry of “encrinitic”, step by step
encrinitic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English encrinite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | encrinite | A fossil crinoid, especially one belonging to, or... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κρίνον | lily |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |