Shilonite

noun

Shi·​lo·​nite

ˈshī(ˌ)lōˌnīt

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of the town of Shiloh in ancient Palestine

Word History

Etymology

irregular (influence of Late Latin Silonita Shilonite) from Shiloh, town of ancient Palestine + English -ite

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