Where does “crisografia” come from?
crisografia (Italian) comes from Italian grafia, from Ancient Greek γρᾰφή — drawing.
crisografia (Italian): chrysography
Definitions
- chrysography
Ancestry of “crisografia”, step by step
crisografia traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Italian grafia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | grafia | spelling; handwriting |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γρᾰφή | drawing |
via Italian criso
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | criso | gold |