"astroite" meaning in All languages combined

See astroite on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: astroites [plural], astroit [alternative]
Etymology: Latin astroites: compare French astroite. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|astroites}} Latin astroites, {{uder|en|fr|astroite}} French astroite Head templates: {{en-noun}} astroite (plural astroites)
  1. (obsolete) A radiated fossil or stone; a starstone. Tags: obsolete Synonyms: astrion, astrite
    Sense id: en-astroite-en-noun-QXQfUUKi Categories (other): English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 41 43 17
  2. (obsolete) A species of petrified madrepore, often found in calcareous stones. Tags: obsolete
    Sense id: en-astroite-en-noun-fHhe8WeS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 29 47 24 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 41 43 17 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 25 52 23 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 23 56 21
  3. (obsolete) A star-shaped echinoderm or marine organism. Tags: obsolete
    Sense id: en-astroite-en-noun-5h0Zttm7 Categories (other): English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 41 43 17

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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