Bostonite

English

Etymology

Boston + -ite

Adjective

Bostonite (not comparable)

  1. Bostonian: of, from, or pertaining to Boston.

Noun

Bostonite (plural Bostonites)

  1. (uncountable) A fine-grained, pale-colored, grey or pinkish intrusive rock, which consists essentially of alkali-feldspar.
  2. A Bostonian: a person who lives in or comes from Boston.
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