Ophite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒfʌɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ophite is a noun meaning (geology) Any of various rocks having snake-like markings, such as a mottled greenish porphyry.
Meaning
(geology) Any of various rocks having snake-like markings, such as a mottled greenish porphyry.
More Meanings
- (rare) Serpent-like; ophidian.
Example Sentences
The idols represented the eons, divine emanations, and their origin was probably ophite – about which we know a thing or two at first hand.
Word Forms
- ophites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include porphyrite, porphyroid, porphyre, porphyry, ophicalcite, orthophyre.
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