Where does “anthrax” come from?
anthrax (French) comes from Ancient Greek ἄνθραξ — charcoal; a deep red precious stone, a carbuncle;...
anthrax (French): anthrax
Definitions
- anthrax
Ancestry of “anthrax”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἄνθραξ | charcoal; a deep red precious stone, a carbuncle;... |