Where does “stalactite” come from?
stalactite (English) comes from New Latin stalactites, from Ancient Greek σταλακτός — dripping.
stalactite (English): A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate...
Definitions
- A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate...
Ancestry of “stalactite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Latin | stalactites | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σταλακτός | dripping |