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Etymology of the English word lutite

the English word lutite
derived from the Latin word lutum (mud, dirt, clay; weld, plant giving yellow dye; the dye)
using the Latin suffix -ite

Date

The earliest known usage of lutite in English dates from the 20th century.



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