Etymology of the English word crystalline
the English word crystalline
derived from the Old French word cristallin
derived from the Latin word crystallinus (made of crystal; resembling crystal in appearance, quality)
derived from the Greek word krustallinos
derived from the Greek word krustallos, κρύσταλλος (ice; (by analogy) rock 'crystal')
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kreus-
derived from the Latin word crystallus (ice; rock crystal; crystal drinking cup)
derived from the Greek word krustallos, κρύσταλλος (ice; (by analogy) rock 'crystal')
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kreus-