TRACHYTE


Meaning of TRACHYTE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' tra- ˌ k ī t, ' tr ā -

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Greek trachys rough

Date: 1821

: a usually light-colored volcanic rock consisting chiefly of potash feldspar

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