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diorite (iou) and petty (iou)


diorite (iou)



diorite noun. E19.
[French, irreg. from Greek diorizein distinguish, formed as DI-3 + orizein limit: see -ITE1.]
Geology. Any of a class of coarse-grained intermediate plutonic rocks consisting essentially of plagioclase feldspar and hornblende or Other mafic minerals.
dioritic adjective M19.

petty (iou)



petty noun2. colloq. E20.
[Abbreviation.]
A petticoat.