Meaning
Chiastolite; so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross-section.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from French macle, which in turn derives either from Latin macula (from Italic) or from Latin mascula (from Germanic). See mascle for more.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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