amianthus

Noun

A type of asbestos with long, soft, thin fibers.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμίαντος (amíantos, “undefiled”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + μιαίνω (miaínō, “I defile”).

Scrabble Score: 14

amianthus: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
amianthus: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
amianthus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

amianthus: valid Words With Friends Word