catlinite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Catlin + -ite, after George Catlin, an American painter who travelled in the region.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A brownish-red red clay found in Northern USA and Canada, used by the American Indians to make pipes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| catlinites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |