Where does “hypergypsic” come from?

hypergypsic (English) comes from English gypsic, from English gypsum, from Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος — chalk; cement.

hypergypsic (English): Mostly composed of gypsum

Definitions

  1. Mostly composed of gypsum

Ancestry of “hypergypsic”, step by step

hypergypsic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via English gypsic

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishgypsicOf, or having to do with gypsum
2EnglishgypsumA mineral consisting of hydrated calcium...
3Latingypsumgypsum; a plaster figure
4Ancient Greekγύψοςchalk; cement

via English hyper

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishhyperhyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;...
Every word from Ancient Greek γύψος →Every word from Latin gypsum →Every word from English gypsum →