
lithoid or li·thoi·dal [lith-oid or li-thoid-l] Word Origin adjective
- resembling stone; stonelike.
Origin of lithoid From the Greek word lithoeidḗs, dating back to 1835–45. See lith-, -oid British Dictionary definitions for lithoid lithoid lithoidal (lɪˈθɔɪdəl) adjective
- resembling stone or rock
Word Origin for lithoid C19: from Greek lithoeidēs, from lithos stone