lithoid

[ lith-oid ]

adjective

1. resembling stone; stonelike.

lithoid

/ ˈlɪθɔɪd; lɪˈθɔɪdəl /

adjective

1. resembling stone or rock

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithoid¹

From the Greek word lithoeidḗs, dating back to 1835–45. See lith-, -oid

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithoid¹

C19: from Greek lithoeidēs, from lithos stone