Definition of IOLITE

iolite

Plural: iolites

Noun

  • A bluish-violet silicate mineral, also known as cordierite.
  • The clear variety of cordierite, sometimes used as a gem.

Examples

  • The word ’IOLITE’ shone brightly on the board, a rare gem of a play.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἴον (íon, “violet”) + -lite.

Scrabble Score: 6

iolite: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
iolite: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
iolite: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

iolite: valid Words With Friends Word