romanite

[ roh-muh-nahyt ]

noun

1. a fossil resin similar to amber, used for jewelry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of romanite¹

1890–95; named after Romania; -ite ¹

Example Sentences

This year’s sold-out spectacle was particularly buzzing because of the amphitheater’s new neighbor: the Musee de la Romanite, a highly anticipated museum that is hailed as one of France’s biggest recent cultural projects.

From Washington Post

E. Wint. v. good   Romanite, Synonym of Gilpin and of Pennock.

From Project Gutenberg

I find the Missouri Pippin, Winesap, Rawle's Janet and Romanite are the best keepers.

From Project Gutenberg

I store only for home use, in boxes in my cellar, and find that Rawle's Janet and Romanite are the best keepers.

From Project Gutenberg

Am successful in storing apples for winter use in bulk, in an outside cave; find the Little Red Romanite and Missouri Pippin keep best.

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