Etymograph

English

georgerobinsonite

From George + Robinson + -ite, named after George Willard Robinson.

Formed from George + Robinson + -ite

Ancient Greek γεωργός ‘farmer, earth worker’

Ancient Greek Γεώργῐος

Latin Geōrgius

Middle English George

English George

The story

From George + Robinson + -ite, named after George Willard Robinson.

Today it means

noun A bright orange-red lead chromate mineral with the chemical formula Pb₄(CrO₄)₂(OH)₂FCl.

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