hawaiite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /həˈwaɪ.aɪt/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Nuclear Polynesian *Sawaiki Hawaiian Hawaiʻibor. English Hawaii Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English hawaiite From Hawaii + -ite.
Meanings
- An olivine basalt intermediate between alkali olivine and mugearite.
- A gem variety of olivine peridot.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hawaiites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |