Porphyry word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "porphyry" word

[noun] any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals

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\Por"phy*ry\, n.; pl. {Porphyries}. [F. porphyre, L. porphyrites, fr. Gr. ? like purple, fr. ? purple. See {Purple}.] (Geol.) A term used somewhat loosely to designate a rock consisting of a fine-grained base (usually feldspathic) through which crystals, as of feldspar or quartz, are disseminated. There are red, purple, and green varieties, which are highly esteemed as marbles. {Porphyry shell} (Zo["o]l.), a handsome marine gastropod shell ({Oliva porphyria}), having a dark red or brown polished surface, marked with light spots, like porphyry.

Synonyms for porphyry

porphyritic rock

The fun area, different aproach to word »porphyry«

Let's analyse "porphyry" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and One vowel (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 12.5% of vowels is 26.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YRYHPROP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2045 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. --- .-. .--. .... -.-- .-. -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: porphyry: 6 = 6, reduced: 6 (or 2 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: porphyry: 7 + 6 + 9 + 7 + 8 + 7 + 9 + 7 = 60, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (2)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
Y (2)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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