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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A fossil crinoid, especially one belonging to, or resembling, the genus †Encrinus. obsolete
2. 2
   A type of grain-supported bioclastic sedimentary rock in which all or most of the grains are crinoid ossicles.

Synonyms

All synonyms

stone-lily

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐν- (en-, “in”) + κρίνον (krínon, “lily”): compare French encrinite.

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