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Where does “discors” come from?

discors (Latin) comes from Latin dis-, from Latin calceus, from Latin calx, from Ancient Greek χάλιξ — small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble.

discors (Latin): discordant; inharmonious; different

Definitions

  1. discordant; inharmonious; different

Ancestry of “discors”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latindis-asunder, apart, in two; reversal, removal;...
2Latincalceusshoe
3Latincalxlimestone; chalk; the finish line
4Ancient Greekχάλιξsmall stone, pebble; gravel, rubble

Words derived from “discors”

  • discordare
  • discordans
  • discordaturus
  • discordatus
  • discordandus
  • discordo
  • discordare
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