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epidote
ep·i·dote [ éppi dt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
shiny mineral: a shiny green, yellow, or black hydrous aluminosilicate mineral containing calcium and iron. Source: metamorphic rocks.
[Early 19th century. < French épidote< Greek epididonai "give in addition" < didonai "give"; from its very long crystals]

ep·i·dot·ic [ èppi dóttik ] adjective
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