consertal

adjective

con·​ser·​tal

kənˈsərtᵊl

of an igneous rock

: of a texture in which the irregularly shaped crystals interlock : sutured

Word History

Etymology

Latin consertus (past participle of conserere to connect, from com- + serere to bind together) + English -al

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Rhymes for consertal

• infertile
• fertile
• hurtle
• kirtle
• myrtle
• turtle