Etymology

gypsum

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Today it means: A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris. Full definition →

Latin gypsum ← Ancient Greek γύψος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromγύψος
  2. Latin · derived fromgypsum
  3. English todaygypsum

From Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος (gúpsos). Doublet of gesso.

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