Where does “scolecite” come from?
scolecite (English) comes from Ancient Greek σκώληξ, from Ancient Greek μορφή — shape, form; appearance; outline.
scolecite (English): A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing aluminum,...
Definitions
- A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing aluminum,...
Ancestry of “scolecite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σκώληξ | worm |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μορφή | shape, form; appearance; outline |