essonite en · NOUN
Etymology
Named from Ancient Greek ἥσσων (hḗssōn, “inferior”), because not so hard as some minerals it resembles (e.g. hyacinth).
Meanings
-
(alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of hessonite (“Cinnamon stone, a variety of garnet”).
alt of hessonite
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| essonites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |