farcilite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfɑː(ɹ)sɪlaɪt/
Etymology
From farcical + -lite, in the Latin sense of the word farce which means to stuff or to season, because the composite mineral is "stuffed" with quartz nodules. See puddingstone.
Meanings
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(obsolete) Pudding stone.
an entire mountain of farcilite, containing flints , stuck in a quartzy basis , has been discovered there
1799, Richard Kirwan, Geological Essays:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| farcilites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |