"dictyonite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: dictyon + -ite, from Ancient Greek δίκτυον (díktuon, “fishing net”). Etymology templates: {{suf|en|dictyon|-ite}} dictyon + -ite, {{der|en|grc|δίκτυον||fishing net}} Ancient Greek δίκτυον (díktuon, “fishing net”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dictyonite (uncountable)
  1. (geology) A reticulated form of migmatite Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Geology Synonyms: diktyonite
    Sense id: en-dictyonite-en-noun-3JJBAasw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ite Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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