pisolite

noun pi·so·lite \ˈpī-sə-ˌlīt\

Definition of PISOLITE

: a limestone composed of pisiform concretions

— pi·so·lit·ic \ˌpī-sə-ˈli-tik\ adjective

New Latin pisolithus, from Greek pisos pea + -lithos -lith

First Known Use: 1708

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