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Shilonite

noun
Shi·​lo·​nite | \ ˈshī(ˌ)lōˌnīt\
plural -s

Definition of Shilonite

: a native or inhabitant of the town of Shiloh in ancient Palestine

History and Etymology for Shilonite

irregular (influence of Late Latin Silonita Shilonite) from Shiloh, town of ancient Palestine + English -ite

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