ˈōəˌlīt noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably from French oolithe (from o- + -lithe -lite), translation of German rogenstein, literally, roe stone
: a rock consisting of small round grains that resemble the roe of fish, are cemented together, and consist of small concretions which usually are of calcium carbonate forming a variety of limestone but sometimes are of silica or iron oxide
• oo·lit·ic |ōə|lid.ik adjective