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Arenicolite

Arˊe-nic′o-lite

,
Noun.
[L.
arena
sand +
colere
to cherish or live.]
(Paleon.)
An ancient wormhole in sand, preserved in the rocks.
Dana.

Definition 2024

arenicolite

arenicolite

English

Noun

arenicolite ‎(plural arenicolites)

  1. (paleontology) An ancient wormhole in sand, preserved in the rocks.
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Etymology

From Latin arena ‎(“sand”) + colere ‎(“to cherish or live”).

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