"sandix" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sandyx [alternative]
Etymology: From Latin sandix, sandyx (“vermilion, or a colour like vermilion”), from Ancient Greek σάνδυξ (sándux). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|sandix}} Latin sandix, {{der|en|grc|σάνδυξ}} Ancient Greek σάνδυξ (sándux) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sandix (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) A kind of minium, or red lead, made by calcining lead carbonate, but inferior to true minium. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
    Sense id: en-sandix-en-noun-ks2mRiN0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 89 6 5 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 91 5 4

Alternative forms

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