Encaustus etymology

Latin

Latin word encaustus comes from Ancient Greek ἐν-, Ancient Greek καυστός

Etymology of encaustus

Detailed word origin of encaustus

Dictionary entry Language Definition
ἐν- Ancient Greek (grc)
καυστός Ancient Greek (grc)
ἔγκαυστος Ancient Greek (grc)
encaustus Latin (lat) Burned in, encaustic. The encaustic mode of painting.