Where does “liroconite” come from?
liroconite (English) comes from English conite, from Ancient Greek κόνις, from Proto-Indo-European ḱen- — to set oneself in motion, arise.
liroconite (English): A complex vitreous monoclinic mineral, hydrated...
Definitions
- A complex vitreous monoclinic mineral, hydrated...
Ancestry of “liroconite”, step by step
liroconite traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English conite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | conite | A magnesian variety of dolomite |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κόνις | dust; the multitude; ashes |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱen- | to set oneself in motion, arise |
via English grc:λείρος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | grc:λείρος | — |