Phyllite
/ˈfɪlˌaɪt/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A type of metamorphic rock formed from clay-rich sediments called pelites. countable, uncountable
Etymology
From Ancient Greek φῠ́λλον (phŭ́llon, “leaf”) + -ite.
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
From Ancient Greek φῠ́λλον (phŭ́llon, “leaf”) + -ite.