'Peagrit' definitions:
Definition of 'Peagrit'
From: GCIDE
- Peagrit \Pea"grit`\, n. (Min.) A coarse pisolitic limestone. See Pisolite. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'peagrit'
From: GCIDE
- Pisolite \Pi"so*lite\, n. [Gr. ? a pea + -lite: cf. F. pisolithe.] (Min.) A variety of calcite, or calcium carbonate, consisting of aggregated globular concretions about the size of a pea; -- called also peastone, peagrit. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Oolite is similar in structure, but the concretions are as small as the roe of a fish. [1913 Webster]