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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