Where does “calce” come from?
calce (Italian) comes from Latin calx, from Ancient Greek χάλιξ — small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble.
calce (Italian): lime; in calce a; at the foot of
Definitions
- lime; in calce a; at the foot of
Ancestry of “calce”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | calx | limestone; chalk; the finish line |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χάλιξ | small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble |
Words derived from “calce”