Etymology

fukalite

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Today it means: A mineral comprising mostly calcium, oxygen, and silicon. Full definition →

Japanese 布賀
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  1. Japanese · derived from布賀
  2. English todayfukalite

From Fuka + -lite. From Japanese 布賀; from the Fuka mine in Bitchuu Province, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

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