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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.


What does the greek word adamas mean?

Unconquerable, diamond


How did the name diamond came about?

It is beleived to be from the ancient greek word "Adamas"


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 do ancient people call for diamond?

It comes from the Greek word adamas, meaning unconquerable or invincible.


When was Calyciphora adamas created?

Calyciphora adamas was created in 1895.


What was the original name for diamonds?

Diamonds came from the word adamas this means indestructible or can not break.


When did Adamas Golodets die?

Adamas Golodets died on 2006-04-07.


When was Adamas Golodets born?

Adamas Golodets was born on 1933-03-28.


What actors and actresses appeared in Adamas - 2013?

The cast of Adamas - 2013 includes: Jesse Dean as The guy


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 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.