/zoʊfɪˈlaɪt/ or /zoʊfɪˈlaɪt/ (UK) or /zoʊfɪˈlaɪt/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A rock or mineral that has been formed from the remains of ancient animals.

“The zoophilite found in the ancient riverbed had an interesting fossilized texture.”

2. noun

A rock that contains fossils of ancient animals.

“The geologist discovered a unique zoophilite specimen in the remote area.”