Definitions For Macle

Noun

MACLE (plural MACLEs) (mineral) chiastolite, chiastolite; so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross-section. (mineralogy) A crystal having a similar tessellated appearance. (mineralogy) A twin crystal.

Etymology

Borrowed from {{bor, en, fr, macle}}, which in turn derives either from {{der, en, la, macula}} (from {{cog, itc}}){{R:Dictionary.com}} or from {{der, en, la, mascula}} (from {{cog, gem}}).{{R:Merriam-Webster Online}} See mascle for more.

Anagrams

Camel, Malec, calme, camel