blackband

English

noun
Definitions
  • (mineral) An earthy carbonate of iron containing considerable carbonaceous matter, valuable as an iron ore.

Etymology

Compound from English black (dark haired, black haired) + English band (swaddling clothes).

Origin

English

band

Gloss

swaddling clothes

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