chalco-
a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “copper,” used in the formation of compound words: chalcolithic.
Origin of chalco-
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How to use chalco- in a sentence
The other source of confusion is in the successive campaigns against or conquests of the same province, as of Chalco for example.
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 5 | Hubert Howe BancroftScott passed around Lake Chalco to the southwest, and thence moved west skirting the south shore.
A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year | Edwin EmersonAfter remaining here two days, the march was again resumed along the southern shores of Lake Chalco.
Hernando Cortez | John S. C. AbbottThe population of Chalco he does not give, nor the population of the very numerous villages whose names he mentions.
Mexico and its Religion | Robert A. WilsonCorts approached through fertile fields, plantations, and maguey-vineyards till they reached Lake Chalco.
The Story of Extinct Civilizations of the West | Robert E. Anderson
British Dictionary definitions for chalco-
indicating copper or a copper alloy: chalcopyrite; chalcolithic
Origin of chalco-
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