catlinite

noun

cat·​lin·​ite
ˈkatlə̇ˌnīt
plural -s
: a red indurated clay from the upper Missouri region used by American Indians for tobacco pipes : pipestone

Word History

Etymology

George Catlin †1872 American artist + English -ite

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“Catlinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catlinite. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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