Etymology

axinite

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Today it means: A borosilicate of aluminum, iron, and lime, commonly found in glassy, brown crystals with acute edges. Full definition →

French axinite
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  1. French · borrowed fromaxinite
  2. English todayaxinite

From French axinite, from Ancient Greek ἀξίνη (axínē) + -ite, after its shape.

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