Where does “merkeli” come from?
merkeli (Finnish) comes from German Mergel — marl.
merkeli (Finnish): marl mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions
Definitions
- marl mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions
Ancestry of “merkeli”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Mergel | marl |