01 n. A gastropod shell belonging to the family Cerithiïdæ; -- so called from its hornlike form.
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A gastropod shell belonging to the family Cerithiïdæ; -- so called from its hornlike form.(Zool.)
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Webster, 1913
Cerite
· Ce·rite
· IPA /ˈsɪəɹaɪt/
02 n. A mineral of a brownish of cherry-red color, commonly massive. It is a hydrous silicate of cerium and allied metals.
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A mineral of a brownish of cherry-red color, commonly massive. It is a hydrous silicate of cerium and allied metals.(Min.)