encrinite

[ en-kruh-nahyt ]

noun

1. a fossil crinoid.

encrinite

/ ˈɛnkrɪˌnaɪt /

noun

1. (in the US) a sedimentary rock formed almost exclusively from the skeletal plates of crinoids Sometimes shortened tocrinite

Word History and Origins

Origin of encrinite¹

1800–10; < New Latin encrin ( us ) (< Greek en- en- ² + krínon lily) + -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of encrinite¹

C19: from New Latin encrinus (from Greek en- ² + krinon lily) + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

This species—known as the Bradford Pear-Encrinite—is only found in the strata mentioned.

From Project Gutenberg

Encrinite, en′kri-nīt, n. a common fossil crinoid, found thick in limestone and marble—called also Stone-lily.

From Project Gutenberg

It contains very perfect remains of the encrinite, echinite, and some other fossil species.

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