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Webster 1913 Edition


Sparry

Spar′ry

,
Adj.
[From
Spar
.]
Resembling spar, or consisting of spar; abounding with spar; having a confused crystalline structure; spathose.
Sparry iron
(Min.)
,
siderite. See
Siderite
(a)
.
Sparry limestone
(Min.)
,
a coarsely crystalline marble.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sparry

SP'ARRY

,
Adj.
[from spar.] Resembling spar, or consisting or spar; having a confused cyrstraline structure; spathose.

Definition 2024


sparry

sparry

English

Adjective

sparry (comparative more sparry, superlative most sparry)

  1. abundant in spar (the mineral)
  2. resembling spar (the mineral)

Derived terms

  • sparry iron
  • sparry limestone