phenocryst
nounA conspicuous, usually large, crystal embedded in porphyritic igneous rock.
nounOne of the prominent crystals in a porphyritic rock.
nounOne of the prominent embedded crystals of a porphyry.
nounany relatively large
A conspicuous, usually large, crystal embedded in porphyritic igneous rock.
nounOne of the prominent crystals in a porphyritic rock.
nounOne of the prominent embedded crystals of a porphyry.
nounany relatively large