Where does “гипс” come from?
гипс (Russian) comes from Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος — chalk; cement.
гипс (Russian): gypsum, plaster of Paris; plaster cast
Definitions
- gypsum, plaster of Paris; plaster cast
Ancestry of “гипс”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | gypsum | gypsum; a plaster figure |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γύψος | chalk; cement |
Words derived from “гипс”