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heliolite

noun (1)
he·​li·​o·​lite | \ ˈhÄ“lēəˌlÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of heliolite

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a fossil coral of the family Heliolitidae

heliolite

noun (2)
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plural -s

Definition of heliolite (Entry 2 of 2)

: aventurine feldspar

History and Etymology for heliolite

Noun (1)

New Latin Heliolites, genus of corals, from heli- entry 1 + -lites (probably from French -lithe -lite)

Noun (2)

French héliolite, from hélio- heli- entry 1 + -lite

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