alushtite

noun

alush·​tite

əˈləshˌtīt,

ˈalə̇sh-

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of a hydrous aluminum silicate and occurring in bluish or greenish claylike crusts and veins

Word History

Etymology

Russian alushtit, from Alushta, town in the Crimea, its locality + Russian -it -ite

First Known Use

circa 1928, in the meaning defined above

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!