calcific

calcific

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English calcify
Proto-Indo-European *-kos
Proto-Indo-European *-ikos
Proto-Italic *-ikos
Latin -icuslbor.
Old French -iquebor.
Middle English -ik
English -ic
English calcific

    From calcify + -ic.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /kælˈsɪf.ɪk/
    • Rhymes: -ɪfɪk

    Adjective

    calcific (comparative more calcific, superlative most calcific)

    1. Of or pertaining to calcification
    2. Of or pertaining to the formation of eggshells in birds and reptiles

    Derived terms

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