ligurite

/ˈlɪɡʊraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A native or inhabitant of Liguria, a region in northwest Italy, or a person of Ligurian descent.

“The local historian was a proud ligurite and loved sharing stories about the region’s history.”

2. noun

A type of limestone rock found in the Ligurian Alps, characterized by its distinctive orange-brown color.

“The geologist discovered a beautiful example of a ligurite rock formation deep in the cave.”

Synonyms

  • Italics
  • Ligurian

Antonyms

  • non-Ligurian
  • outsider