baculite

noun

bac·​u·​lite
ˈbakyəˌlīt
plural -s
: an ammonoid of the genus Baculites

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Baculites

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baculite was circa 1890

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“Baculite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baculite. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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