Where does “stalactites” come from?
stalactites (New Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σταλακτός — dripping.
Ancestry of “stalactites”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σταλακτός | dripping |
stalactites (New Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σταλακτός — dripping.
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σταλακτός | dripping |