Pȳr'ite, n.
(49), n.; pl. PȲR'ITES. [Lat., Gr. πυρίτης, from πῦρ, fire.] (Min.) The same as PYRITES. [R.] Hence sable coal his massy couch extends, And stars of gold the sparkling pyrite blends. Darwin.
(49), n.; pl. PȲR'ITES. [Lat., Gr. πυρίτης, from πῦρ, fire.] (Min.) The same as PYRITES. [R.] Hence sable coal his massy couch extends, And stars of gold the sparkling pyrite blends. Darwin.