rhythmite en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ser-? Proto-Indo-European *srew- Proto-Indo-European *sru-dʰ-mo-s Proto-Hellenic *hrutʰmós Ancient Greek ῥῠθμός (rhŭthmós)bor. Latin rhythmusder. English rhythm Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English rhythmite From rhythm + -ite.
Meanings
- Any of a rhythmic series of sedimentary beds; a varve
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rhythmites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |