Definition of LITHIC

lithic

Meanings

Plural: lithics

Adjective

  • of or containing lithium
  • relating to or composed of stone
    • "lithic sandstone"

Adj

  • Relating to stone
  • Relating to rock
  • Relating to lithium
  • Relating to the formation of uric acid concretions (stones) in the bladder and other parts of the body
  • pertaining to Native American culture before circa 8,500 BCE

Noun

  • A stone tool or projectile
  • A medicine that prevents stone in the bladder.
  • A lithic fragment: a piece of another rock eroded down to sand size.

Origin / Etymology

From lith- + -ic.

Synonyms

Paleo-Indian

Scrabble Score: 11

lithic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 12

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