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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A particular kind of rock, a form of chert, native to Missouri. uncountable
2. 2
   Alternative spelling of mozarkite. alt-of, alternative

   "Did you know that Mozarkite, with its pretty pink and purple swirls is our state rock?"

Synonyms

All synonyms

ozarkiteozarkite

Example

More examples

"Did you know that Mozarkite, with its pretty pink and purple swirls is our state rock?"

Etymology

Missouri + Ozarks + -ite (because the Missouri Ozarks were the primary source); appeared in print 1837.

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