(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:29:49

No*vac"u*lite (?), n. [L. novacula a sharp knife, razor: cf. F. novaculite.] Min.

A variety of siliceous slate, of which hones are made; razor stone; Turkey stone; hone stone; whet slate.

 

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