magnes
Middle English
/ˈmaɡnɛs/
noun
Definitions
- (rare) lodestone a magnetic stone that is an ore of iron
Etymology
Derived from Latin magnēs (lodestone) derived from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος (Magnesian stone).
Origin
Ancient Greek
μαγνήτης λίθος
Gloss
Magnesian stone
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- magnes English
- magnes Latin
- magnetum Latin
- magnēs Latin
- Magnet German
- μαγνήτης λίθος Ancient Greek
- μαγνήτις λίθος Ancient Greek
- μαγνῆτις [λίθος] Ancient Greek
- magneet Middle Dutch
- magnéit Old Irish