Geomalic

/dʒiːoʊˈmeɪlɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of geomaliae or geomalus; an extremely rare geological or mineralogical term.

Etymology

From Latin geo- 'earth' + possibly from Greek malakos 'soft,' or from an archaic geological classification system. This term is so obscure that its precise origin and meaning are debated.

Kelly Says

Some words exist in historical texts but have become so obsolete that even experts aren't sure what they meant—'geomalic' may be one such ghost word, preserved only in old geological dictionaries!

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