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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