Etymology of the English word graptolite
the English word
graptolitederived from the Greek word
graptos, γραπτός (inscribed)
derived from the Greek word
graphein, γράφω (to draw)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*gerbh-using the Greek suffix
-liteDate
The earliest known usage of graptolite in English dates from the 19th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
