Where does “lapis nephriticus” come from?
lapis nephriticus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek λίθος — a stone; stone as a substance.
Ancestry of “lapis nephriticus”, step by step
lapis nephriticus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek λίθος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |
via Ancient Greek λίθος νεφριτικός
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λίθος νεφριτικός | kidney stone |