epidosite

noun

ep·​i·​do·​site

ˌepəˈdōˌsīt,

ə̇ˈpidəˌs-

plural -s

: a schistose metamorphic rock composed of green epidote with some quartz

Word History

Etymology

German epidosit, from Greek epidosis free giving, free gift, contribution, advance (from epididonai to give besides, increase, advance) + German -it -ite

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