californite en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English California Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English californite From California + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A green vesuvianite found in California, resembling jade and used as a gemstone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| californites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |