astrite

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄστρον (ástron) (“star”) + English -ite.

Noun

astrite (plural astrites)

  1. (rare) A fossil or mineral with a star-like shape or pattern.
  2. (obsolete) A star-shaped echinoderm or marine organism.
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