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Is adamas a greek word?
Yes, adamas is from the ancient Greek language and means unconquerable or invincible. It also means anything that is firm, inflexible, unyielding, or long-lasting.
How did the name diamond came about?
It is beleived to be from the ancient greek word "Adamas"
What do ancient people call for diamond?
It comes from the Greek word adamas, meaning unconquerable or invincible.
Adamas means what in greek?
Diamond
What is the Latin translation for the word diamond?
"Diamond" doesn't mean anything in Latin (it stems from the Greek adamas, the same root as adamant). Latin does not have its own word for diamonds, as the Roman Empire was heavily influenced by Greek civilization and just used their word for it.
Why do they call a diamond a diamond?
The name originated from the Greek word 'adamas' that means adamant, invincible, unbreakable, unconquerable. It was given this name because it is the hardest gem on the planet and it holds extreme brilliance and fire.
What does steel mean in Latin?
The Latin word for "steel" is adamas, the source of the English word "adamant".
Why is diamond called diamond?
According to Wikipedia which quotes Liddell, H. G; Scott, R -- Adamas -- in a Greek-Enbglish Lexicon for the Perseus Project:"The name diamond is derived from the ancient Greek αδάμας (adámas), 'proper.' 'unalterable,' 'unbreakable,' untamed', from ἀ- (a-), 'un-' + δαμάω (damáō), 'I overpower', 'I tame'."
What does the greek word sperat mean in English?
There is no such word in Greek.
What does the Greek word machos mean?
It is the Greek word for "battle".
When was Calyciphora adamas created?
Calyciphora adamas was created in 1895.
What does the word collo mean in Greek?
In Greek, the word "collo" does not have a specific meaning. It is not a Greek word.
