greensand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A greenish sandstone containing glauconite.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹiːnsænd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-greensand.wav /ˈɡɹinsænd/

Word forms

greensand greensands green-sand

Etymology

From green + sand.

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