Where does “maltha” come from?
maltha (English) comes from Latin maltha, from Ancient Greek μάλθα — mixture of wax and pitch used for caulking ships...
maltha (English): A thick mineral pitch; Mineral tar; Any similar...
Definitions
- A thick mineral pitch; Mineral tar; Any similar...
Ancestry of “maltha”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | maltha | A kind of varnish or cement; maltha;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μάλθα | mixture of wax and pitch used for caulking ships... |