Where does “marmoreally” come from?
marmoreally (English) comes from English marmoreal, from Latin marmoreus, from Latin marmor, from Ancient Greek μάρμαρος, from Indo-European *mer-.
marmoreally (English): In a marmoreal fashion; like marble
Definitions
- In a marmoreal fashion; like marble
Ancestry of “marmoreally”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | marmoreal | Resembling marble or a marble statue |
| 2 | Latin | marmoreus | of, pertaining to, made or consisting of marble;... |
| 3 | Latin | marmor | a block or piece of marble; pulverized marble,... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | μάρμαρος | crystalline rock; marble |
| 5 | Indo-European | *mer- | — |