Where does “laccolith” come from?
laccolith (English) comes from Ancient Greek λάκκος, from Proto-Indo-European lókus — pond, pool.
laccolith (English): A mass of igneous or volcanic rock found within...
Definitions
- A mass of igneous or volcanic rock found within...
Ancestry of “laccolith”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | λάκκος | pond in which water-fowl are kept; cistern, tank;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | lókus | pond, pool |
Words derived from “laccolith”