Etymology of the English word calcimine
the English word
calcimineusing the English prefix
calci-derived from the Latin word
calx (lime; heel; spur; pad; lead vial, bottle, jar; limestone, lime; chalk)
derived from the Greek word
chalix, χάλιξ (pebble, gravel, stone; lime)
derived from the Greek word
khalixDate
The earliest known usage of calcimine in English dates from the 19th century.
Derivations in English
calciminingUsage
Word found in Modern English
