Definitions

1. noun

A type of aluminium silicate mineral, specifically a member of the amphibole group.

“The geologist studied the pagodite specimen under a microscope.”

2. proper noun

A rare or obsolete term for the pagoda tree (Streblus asper) or other members of the genus.

“In the 18th century, travelers referred to the pagodite as a unique species found in tropical forests.”