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psephite

noun
pse·​phite | \ ˈsēˌfīt\
plural -s

Definition of psephite

: a coarse fragmental rock composed of rounded pebbles (as conglomerate) — compare pelite, psammite

Other Words from psephite

psephitic \ (ˈ)sē¦fitik \ adjective

History and Etymology for psephite

French pséphite, from pséph- (from Greek psēphos pebble) + -ite

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