Where does “gypsic” come from?
gypsic (English) comes from English gypsum, from Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος — chalk; cement.
gypsic (English): Of, or having to do with gypsum
Definitions
- Of, or having to do with gypsum
Ancestry of “gypsic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | gypsum | A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium... |
| 2 | Latin | gypsum | gypsum; a plaster figure |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γύψος | chalk; cement |