Where does “metallo” come from?
metallo (Latin) comes from Latin metallum, from Ancient Greek μέταλλον, from Ancient Greek μέταλλευειν — to mine, quarry.
metallo (Latin): dative singular of metallum; ablative singular of...
Definitions
- dative singular of metallum; ablative singular of...
Ancestry of “metallo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | metallum | metal; precious metals, especially gold or... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μέταλλον | A mine, quarry, or salt pit; metal |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μέταλλευειν | to mine, quarry |