See Also: pekoe(dictionary)

siallite (iou) and pekoe (iou)


siallite (iou)



siallite noun. M20.
[formed as SIAL + -ITE1.]
Geology. Weathered rock that is largely composed of aluminosilicate clay minerals and is highly leached of alkalis.
sia'llitic adjective M20.

pekoe (iou)



pekoe noun. E18.
[Chinese (Amoy) pekho, from pek white + ho down, hair.]
A high-quality black tea, made from leaves picked young with the down still on.
orange pekoe: see ORANGE adjective1.