cyanite

[ sahy-uh-nahyt ]

noun

1. Mineralogy. kyanite.

cyanite

/ ˌsaɪəˈnɪtɪk; ˈsaɪəˌnaɪt /

noun

1. a variant spelling of kyanite

Derived Forms

• cyanitic, adjective

Other Words From

• cy·a·nit·ic [sahy-, uh, -, nit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyanite¹

First recorded in 1785–95; cyan- ¹ + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

According to order, the next tale ought to proceed from Professor Cyanite.

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At length a lull occurred in the conversation, and someone recollected that it was Professor Cyanite's turn to tell a story.

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To fill up the time in the interim, Professor Cyanite filled up a pipe of tobacco, and was about to light it.

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"Especially that part where the Queen wouldn't have such a face about her at any price," chimed in Professor Cyanite.

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"That is a judgment sent on you by old Madge for speaking ill of her," said Professor Cyanite.

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