marmorosis

English

noun

Definitions

(geology) The metamorphosis of limestone into marble.

Etymology

Derived from Latin marmor (marble).

Origin

Latin

marmor

Gloss

marble

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

marmoric English
marmor Latin
marmoreus Latin
Marmor German
marmo Italian
μάρμαρος Ancient Greek
*mormorъ Proto-Slavic
marbre Old French
marmor Welsh
marmer Middle Dutch
marmar Old Irish
marmul Friulian
mermer Crimean Tatar

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