Where does “geode” come from?
geode (English) comes from French géode, from Latin geōdes, from Ancient Greek γεώδης — earthy; earthlike.
geode (English): A nodule of stone having a cavity lined with...
Definitions
- A nodule of stone having a cavity lined with...
Ancestry of “geode”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | French | géode | Geode |
| 2 | Latin | geōdes | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γεώδης | earthy; earthlike |
Words derived from “geode”