psephite

noun

pse·​phite
ˈsēˌfīt
plural -s
: a coarse fragmental rock composed of rounded pebbles (as conglomerate) compare pelite, psammite
psephitic
(ˈ)sē¦fitik
adjective

Word History

Etymology

French pséphite, from pséph- (from Greek psēphos pebble) + -ite

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“Psephite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psephite. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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