septarium en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /sɛpˈtɛɹi.əm/ (General-American)
- /sɛpˈtɛəɹi.əm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Latin saeptum (“inclosure, partition”) + -arium.
Meanings
- A flattened concretionary nodule, usually of limestone, intersected within by cracks which are often filled with calcite, barite, or other minerals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| septaria | Number=Plur | lexicographic |