pholerite
English
Etymology
From French pholérite, equivalent to Ancient Greek φολίς (pholís) + -ite.
Noun
pholerite (uncountable)
- (mineralogy, obsolete) Synonym of kaolinite [19th c.]
References
- James A. H. Murray [et al.], editor (1884–1928) , “Pholerite”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume VII (O–P), London: Clarendon Press, OCLC 15566697, page 787, column 3.