encrinite

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noun

A fossil crinoid, especially one belonging to, or resembling, the genus †Encrinus.

OriginAncient Greek ἐν- →
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Meanings

nounencrinite (plural encrinites)

plural encrinites

  1. obsoletebiologyA fossil crinoid, especially one belonging to, or resembling, the genus †Encrinus.
  2. A type of grain-supported bioclastic sedimentary rock in which all or most of the grains are crinoid ossicles.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
stone-lily

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἐν-“in”
  2. Englishencrinite

From Ancient Greek ἐν- (en-, “in”) + κρίνον (krínon, “lily”): compare French encrinite.

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Chicago

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