adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to porphyry. not-comparable
2. 2
   Containing large crystals in a fine mass of material. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   (of rocks) consisting of porphyry or containing large crystals in a fine groundmass of minerals wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

craggycrystalcrystallinegravellygrittymonolithic

Etymology

From porphyrite + -ic.

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