CERITE

cerite (plural cerites)

(mineral) A hydrous silicate of cerium (and other metals).

(zoology) A horn-shaped cerithiid shell.

• receit, recite, tierce, tiercé

Source: Wiktionary

Ce"rite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A gastropod shell belonging to the family Cerithiïdæ; -- so called from its hornlike form.

Ce"rite, n. Etym: [From Cherium.] (Min.)

Definition: A mineral of a brownish of cherry-red color, commonly massive. It is a hydrous silicate of cerium and allied metals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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