columbic

1 of 2

adjective (1)

co·​lum·​bic

kəˈləmbik

: relating to or derived from the calumba root

columbic

2 of 2

adjective (2)

"

: niobic

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

columba + -ic

Adjective (2)

New Latin columbium + English -ic

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