encrinite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐν- (en-, “in”) + κρίνον (krínon, “lily”): compare French encrinite.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A fossil crinoid, especially one belonging to, or resembling, the genus †Encrinus.
- A type of grain-supported bioclastic sedimentary rock in which all or most of the grains are crinoid ossicles.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| encrinites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |