mottil
Keywords: geology, science
| Pronunciation (IPA): | 'mot.til |
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| Part of Speech: | term noun |
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| Forms: | Morrill, mottilys |
| Glosses: | geology, geological |
Description:
The term 'mottil' refers to the science of geology, and is a relatively rare example of a highly technical term composed entirely of native roots. It means literally 'rock study'. The modifier form mottilys means 'geological'.