encrinite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fossil crinoid, especially one belonging to, or resembling, the genus †Encrinus.
  2. A type of grain-supported bioclastic sedimentary rock in which all or most of the grains are crinoid ossicles.

Word forms

encrinite encrinites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐν- (en-, “in”) + κρίνον (krínon, “lily”): compare French encrinite.

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