Etymology

encrinite

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Today it means: A fossil crinoid, especially one belonging to, or resembling, the genus †Encrinus. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἐν-
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἐν-“in”
  2. English todayencrinite

From Ancient Greek ἐν- (en-, “in”) + κρίνον (krínon, “lily”): compare French encrinite.

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekἐν- all →

enthalpyencrinus

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