lucullite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A variety of black limestone, often polished for ornamental purposes.

Word forms

lucullite lucullites

Etymology

From Lucullus (“a Roman consul, famous for his great wealth and luxury”) + -ite. Compare French lucullite.

Synonyms

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