lacmus

noun

lac·​mus
variants or lakmus
ˈlakməs
plural -es
: litmus

Word History

Etymology

Dutch lakmoes, from Middle Dutch leecmōs, from lēken to drip (akin to Old English leccan to moisten) + mōs green vegetables, mushy foods; akin to Old English, Old Saxon, Old Frisian mōs food, Old High German muos, Old English mete food

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“Lacmus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacmus. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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