Common Lexeme

mottil

Keywords: geology, science

Pronunciation (IPA): 'mot.til 
Part of Speech: term noun 
Class:  
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'.

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