Where does “pisolitic” come from?
pisolitic (English) comes from English pisolite, from Latin pīsum, from Ancient Greek πίσον, from Ancient Greek πίσος — pea, pease, seed of "Pisum sativum".
pisolitic (English): Composed of, containing, or resembling pisolite
Definitions
- Composed of, containing, or resembling pisolite
Ancestry of “pisolitic”, step by step
pisolitic traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via English pisolite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | pisolite | A sedimentary rock formed from pisoids |
| 2 | Latin | pīsum | pea, pease |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | πίσον | Quoted by comic poet Alexis; pea, pease, seed of... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | πίσος | pea, pease, seed of "Pisum sativum" |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |
via French pisolithique
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | pisolithique | — |