Where does “gypsum” come from?
Gypsum comes from Latin gypsum, borrowed from Ancient Greek γύψος, a mineral used for making plaster and chalk.
gypsum (English): A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium...
Definitions
- A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium...
Ancestry of “gypsum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | gypsum | gypsum; a plaster figure |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γύψος | chalk; cement |
Words derived from “gypsum”