PHONOLITES

Noun

phonolites

plural of phonolite

Anagrams

• lithopones

Source: Wiktionary


PHONOLITE

Pho"no*lite, n. Etym: [Phono- + -lite: cf. F. phonolithe.] (Min.)

Definition: A compact, feldspathic, igneous rock containing nephelite, haüynite, etc. Thin slabs give a ringing sound when struck; -- called also clinkstone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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