Definition of PHENAKITE

phenakite

Plural: phenakites

Noun

  • A trigonal-rhombohedral mineral containing beryllium, oxygen, and silicon.

Origin / Etymology

Ancient Greek φέναξ (phénax, a deceiver) (because of its resemblance to quartz). + -ite

Scrabble Score: 18

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

Words With Friends Score: 19

phenakite: valid Words With Friends Word