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Etymology of the English word pyromorphite

the English word pyromorphite
derived from the German word Pyromorphit
using the German prefix pyro-
using the Greek prefix puro-, πυρο-
derived from the Greek word morphe, μορφή (form, signifying change; shape; form,; shape; figuratively, nature)

Date

The earliest known usage of pyromorphite in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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