amianthus noun.
[amɪ'anƟǝs] Also amiantus
[-tǝs].
E17.[Latin amiantus from Greek amiantos, from a- A-10 + miainein defile.]Asbestos, esp. of a fine, silky quality suitable for weaving into cloth.
■ amianthine adjective of the nature of amianthus
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