Where does “calcitrare” come from?
calcitrare (Latin) comes from Latin calx, from Ancient Greek χάλιξ — small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble.
calcitrare (Latin): present active infinitive of calcitrō;...
Definitions
- present active infinitive of calcitrō;...
Ancestry of “calcitrare”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | calx | limestone; chalk; the finish line |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χάλιξ | small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble |
Words derived from “calcitrare”