lithoid

[ lith-oid ]

/ ˈlɪθ ɔɪd /

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adjective

resembling stone; stonelike.

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Also li·thoi·dal

[li-thoid-l] /lɪˈθɔɪd l/ .

Origin of lithoid

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

Words nearby lithoid

litho, lithogenous, lithograph, lithographer, lithography, lithoid, lithol., lithology, lithomarge, lithometeor, lithophane

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British Dictionary definitions for lithoid

lithoid

lithoidal (lɪˈθɔɪdəl)

/ (ˈlɪθɔɪd) /

adjective

resembling stone or rock

Word Origin for lithoid

C19: from Greek lithoeidēs, from lithos stone

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