English
achroite
Achroite comes from Ancient Greek χρώς ‘color’.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEχρώςkhrṓs‘color’earlier origin unknown
- Ancient Greek, derivedc. 800–300 BCEἄχροοςákhroos
- Englishtodayachroite
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEχρώςkhrṓs‘color’earlier origin unknown
- Ancient Greek, derivedc. 800–300 BCEἄχροοςákhroos
- Englishtodayachroite
Linked words
through Ancient Greek χρώς ‘color’
Today it means
noun A colourless form of tourmaline
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek χρώς / achroite