labradorite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔɹˌaɪt/ (US)
- /ˌlæb.ɹəˈdɔɹˌaɪt/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English Labrador Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English labradorite From Labrador + -ite.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A plagioclase feldspar mineral, calcium sodium aluminum silicate, often very coarsely crystalline, used as a decorative stone for carvings and building façades.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| labradorites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
rock · feldspar · plagioclase