Where does “calcis” come from?
calcis (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek χᾰ́λῐξ — small stone, pebble.
calcis (Latin): genitive singular of calx; limestone; lime
Definitions
- genitive singular of calx; limestone; lime
Ancestry of “calcis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | χᾰ́λῐξ | small stone, pebble |