poecilitic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Poe`ci*lit"ic adjective

Etymology

Gr. many-colored, variegated.

Definitions

1. (Geol.) (a) Mottled with various colors; variegated; spotted; -- said of certain rocks. (b) Specifically: Of or pertaining to, or characterizing, Triassic and Permian sandstones of red and other colors. Also written poikilitic.