First Known Use: circa 1815
Dictionary
staurolite
noun stau·ro·lite \ˈstȯr-ə-ˌlīt\
Definition of STAUROLITE
: a mineral consisting of a basic silicate of iron and aluminum in prismatic orthorhombic crystals often twinned so as to resemble a cross
— stau·ro·lit·ic \ˌstȯr-ə-ˈli-tik\ adjective
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of STAUROLITE
French, from Greek stauros cross + French -lite — more at steer
Learn More About STAUROLITE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: StauromedusaePrevious Word in the Dictionary: staurolatryAll Words Near: staurolite
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up staurolite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).