ag|al|mat|o|lite

ag|al|mat|o|lite
ag|al|mat|o|lite «AG uhl MAT uh lyt», noun.
any one of various grayish or greenish minerals; figure stone; pagodite. It is soft enough to be carved into ornaments and figurines, especially in China, and is also used for glazing pottery.
[< Greek ágalma, -atos statue + English -lite]

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