ENCRINITE
Etymology
Noun
encrinite (plural encrinites)
(paleontology) A fossil crinoid, especially one belonging to, or resembling, the genus Encrinus.
Source: Wiktionary
En"cri*nite, n. Etym: [Gr. encrinite.] (Paleon.)
Definition: A fossil crinoid, esp. one belonging to, or resembling, the genus Encrinus. Sometimes used in a general sense for any crinoid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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