lith

1 of 2

abbreviation

lithographic; lithography

-lith

2 of 2

noun combining form

1

: structure or implement of stone

megalith

eolith

2

: calculus

urolith

3

: -lite

laccolith

Word History

Etymology

Noun combining form

borrowed from New Latin -lithus & French -lithe, borrowed from Greek líthos "stone, rock," of obscure origin

Kids Definition

-lith

noun combining form

ˌlith

: structure or implement of stone

monolith

Etymology

Noun combining form

derived from Greek lithos "stone"