Meaning
A yellow clay mineral from Bavaria.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Borrowed from French mélinite, from Ancient Greek μήλινος (mḗlinos, “quince-yellow”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lydditedynamiteexplosivepowder
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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