Delphinite

/ˈdɛlfɪnaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral; or a type of pottery decorated with dolphin motifs.

Etymology

From delphin- (dolphin) + -ite (mineral or object suffix). Either mineralogical term or descriptive term for decorated pottery.

Kelly Says

If delphinite is a mineral, it would be named in the tradition of mineralogy where names often reference their properties or origins—though actual delphinite references are quite rare.

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