Etymology · Ancient Greek
ἄνθραξ
5 English words descend from Ancient Greek ἄνθραξ, most common first.
- anthraxAn acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.
- anthraceneA tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (an acene containing three fused rings) obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of wood preservatives, insecticides and the dye alizarin; it is isomeric with phenanthrene.
- anthra-Derivatives of anthracene.
- anthraco-Coal.
- anthracomancyDivination by studying burning coals