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calamite



cal·a·mite [ ˈka-lə-ˌmīt]



calamite   
noun
[ˈka-lə-ˌmīt]

Definition of calamite

: a Paleozoic fossil plant (especially genus Calamites) resembling a giant horsetail



First Known Use of calamite

1825, in the meaning defined above



History and Etymology for calamite

New Latin Calamites, genus of fossil plants, from Latin calamus



Dictionary Entries near calamite

calamint

calamistrum

Calamitaceae

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calamitoid

calamitous

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