pelite

[ pee-lahyt ]

noun

, Geology.

1. any clayey rock, as mudstone or shale.

pelite

/ ˈpiːlaɪt; pɪˈlɪtɪk /

noun

1. any argillaceous rock such as shale

pelite

/ pē′līt′ /

1. A sediment or sedimentary rock composed of fine fragments, as of clay or mud.

Derived Forms

• pelitic, adjective

Other Words From

• pe·lit·ic [pi-, lit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelite¹

1875–80; < Greek pēl ( ós ) clay, earth + -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelite¹

C19: from Greek pēlos mud

Example Sentences

Although the loudest cheer of the day was reserved for a sweeping New Zealand move that saw Madison Bartlett dive over in the corner, two tries from Kennedy Cherrington and Evania Pelite's late effort ensured Australia concluded the match with a resounding victory and the second biggest ever winning margin in a final.

From BBC

Sydney Roosters centre Kelly collected Lauren Brown's pass and then crossed again three minutes later as the Australians moved through the gears with Shaylee Bent, Evania Pelite, Ciesiolka, Olivia Kernick also going over before she completed her hat-trick before half-time.

From BBC

Sam Bremner scored four tries while Evania Pelite - a 2016 Olympic medallist in rugby sevens - bagged a hat-trick on her international debut.

From BBC

In the first half, Australia’s Evania Pelite scored a fine solo try to take her tournament tally to five and Ellia Green scored the second after Marjorie Mayans had been shown a yellow card for a deliberate knockdown.

From The Guardian

While she was stewing with seconds to go in the half, Australia tapped the penalty, and went ahead 10-5 thanks to an overlap try to Evania Pelite where Woodman would have been patrolling.

From Washington Times