Glottalite

/ɡlɒtəlaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral or a person who specializes in the study of glottal sounds and phenomena.

Etymology

From 'glottal' + '-ite' (suffix denoting mineral species or a follower of a practice). This term is primarily used in specialized linguistic contexts.

Kelly Says

The '-ite' suffix in mineralogy creates thousands of stone names, but when applied to linguistics it suggests someone who's 'crystallized' their expertise in glottal sounds.

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