2 entries under this word

Amianthoid

Am/i-ăn’thoid, n.

noun

n. [Fr. amiantoïde, from amianthus, Gr. ἀμίαντος and εἶδος, form.] (Min.) A variety of asbestos, composed of long capillary filaments, having some degree of elasticity. The color is olive-green or greenish white. Dana.

Ăm/i-ăn’thoid, a.

adjective

a. Resembling amianthus; amianthiform.