χᾰ́λῐξ

LanguageAncient Greek

Meaning

1. small stone, pebble
2. gravel, rubble (used in building and concrete making)
3. small stone
4. A small stone or pebble, often used in masonry or construction work. It refers to the loose fragments of stone that form gravel or rubble.

Examples

Pronunciationkʰá.liks

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteOften refers to small stones collected for practical building purposes.

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