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

  1. A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing aluminum,...

Ancestry of “scolecite”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekσκώληξworm
2Ancient Greekμορφήshape, form; appearance; outline
Every word from Ancient Greek μορφήEvery word from Ancient Greek σκώληξ