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eolith

Syllabification: (e·o·lith)
Pronunciation: /ˈēəˌliTH/
Definition of eolith

noun

Archaeology
  • a roughly chipped flint found in Tertiary strata, originally thought to be an early artifact but probably of natural origin.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek ēōs 'dawn' + lithos 'stone'

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