astroit

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄστρον (ástron) (“star”).

Noun

astroit (plural astroits) (obsolete)

  1. (rare) A starstone.
  2. (rare) A species of petrified madrepore, often found in calcareous stones.
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