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Etymology of the English word chalybeate

the English word chalybeate
derived from the Latin word chalybeatus
derived from the Latin word chalybs (iron, steel; iron weapons)
derived from the Greek word chalups, χάλυψ
derived from the Greek word khalups
derived from the New Latin word khalups

Date

The earliest known usage of chalybeate in English dates from the 17th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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