thaumasite

English

noun

Definitions

(mineral) A hexagonal-dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek θαυμάζω (admire, be surprised at, wonder).

Origin

Ancient Greek

θαυμάζω

Gloss

admire, be surprised at, wonder

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Cognates and derived terms

θαυμάζω Ancient Greek
θαυμαστός Ancient Greek
θαῦμα Ancient Greek
θαυμάζω Greek (modern)