pyrītes, ae, m., = πυρίτης.
I Flint , Plin. 36, 19, 30, § 138. —
II A millstone , Plin. 36, 19, 30, § 137.—
III Iron pyrites , sulphuret of iron , marcasite , Plin. 36, 19, 30, § 137.
·pl of <<Pyrite>>. II. Pyrites ·noun A name given to a number of metallic minerals, sulphides of ir...
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