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ostracite

noun
os·​tra·​cite | \ ˈästrəˌsÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of ostracite

: a fossil oyster

History and Etymology for ostracite

Latin ostracites, a precious stone, from Greek ostrakitēs earthen, from ostrakon earthen vessel, shell

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