drusy

English

Etymology

druse +‎ -y

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɹuːzi/

Adjective

drusy (not comparable)

1. (mineralogy) Having a druse.
   • 1856, David Thomas Ansted, Elementary Course of Geology, Mineralogy, and Physical Geography:

     A mineral having a drusy cavity is sometimes called a geode.

   • 1963, Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society:

     ...before deposition of the upper layer of sediment, and before the infilling of the cavity with a drusy mosaic.

Derived terms

• drusy quartz