idocrase

[ ahy-duh-kreys, id-uh- ]

noun

, Mineralogy.

1. vesuvianite.

idocrase

/ ˈaɪdəˌkreɪs; ˈɪd- /

noun

1. another name for vesuvianite

Word History and Origins

Origin of idocrase¹

1795–1805; < French < Greek eîdo ( s ) form + krâsis mixture

Word History and Origins

Origin of idocrase¹

C19: from French, from Greek eidos form + krasis a mingling