# phyllite

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfɪlˌaɪt/

## Definitions
1. A type of metamorphic rock formed from clay-rich sediments called pelites.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek φῠ́λλον (phŭ́llon, “leaf”) + -ite.

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