# phonolite

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfoʊ.nəˌlaɪt/

## Definitions
1. A light-coloured rock of volcanic origin composed mostly of alkali feldspars.

## Etymology
From phono- + -lite, from the metallic sound when it is hit.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/phonolite