psephite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ψῆφος (psêphos, “pebble”) + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A sediment or sedimentary rock composed of fragments that are coarser than sand and which are enclosed in a matrix that varies in kind and amount.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| psephites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |