pholerite

English

Etymology

From French pholérite, equivalent to Ancient Greek φολίς (pholís) + -ite.

Noun

pholerite (uncountable)

1. (mineralogy, obsolete) Synonym of kaolinite [19th c.]

References

• James A. H. Murray et al., editors (1884–1928), “Pholerite”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume VII (O–P), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 787, column 3.