"sycite" meaning in All languages combined

See sycite on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: sycites [plural]
Etymology: Ancient Greek fig-like. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun}} sycite (plural sycites)
  1. (mineralogy, obsolete) A nodule of flint, or a pebble, which resembles a fig. Tags: obsolete Categories (topical): Mineralogy

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