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phyllite

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈfɪlˌaɪt/

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of metamorphic rock formed from clay-rich sediments called pelites.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φῠ́λλον (phŭ́llon, “leaf”) + -ite.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: fylliitti — type of rock
  • German: Phyllit — type of rock
  • Greek: φυλλίτης (fyllítis) — type of rock
  • Hungarian: fillit — type of rock
  • Norwegian Bokmål: fyllitt — type of rock
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: fyllitt — type of rock
  • Portuguese: filito — type of rock
  • Spanish: filita — type of rock
  • Swedish: fyllit — type of rock
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