Where does “gubernatrix” come from?

gubernatrix (English) comes from Latin gubernatrix, from Latin -trīx, from Latin calx, from Ancient Greek χάλιξ — small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble.

gubernatrix (English): A female governor

Definitions

  1. A female governor

Ancestry of “gubernatrix”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latingubernatrixfemale equivalent of gubernātor
2Latin-trīxess, -ress, -trix
3Latincalxlimestone; chalk; the finish line
4Ancient Greekχάλιξsmall stone, pebble; gravel, rubble
Every word from Ancient Greek χάλιξEvery word from Latin calxEvery word from Latin -trīx