Encrinite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Encrinite is a noun meaning (paleontology, obsolete) A fossil crinoid, especially one belonging to, or resembling, the genus †Encrinus.
Meaning
(paleontology, obsolete) A fossil crinoid, especially one belonging to, or resembling, the genus †Encrinus.
More Meanings
- A type of grain-supported bioclastic sedimentary rock in which all or most of the grains are crinoid ossicles.
Word Forms
- encrinites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include criocone, crenation, crenature, corona, crane, crenula.
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