# sepiolite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A hydrated magnesium silicate, clay mineral used for carving into decorative articles and smoking pipes.

## Etymology
From Latin sepia (“cuttlefish”) + -lite, from its resemblance to cuttlebone.

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