# rhabdite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A minute smooth rod-like or fusiform structure found in the tissues of many Turbellaria.
2. One of the hard parts forming the ovipositor of insects.
3. Any mineral that is characterized by an elongated, rod-like or cylindrical crystal form.
4. A rhabdophane found in some meteorites.

## Etymology
From rhabd- + -ite.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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