mother of coal

English

Etymology

Apparently named by analogy with mother of pearl and mother of vinegar, on the theme of a matrix that produces (or was believed to produce) the end product and also coexists therewith.

Noun

mother of coal (uncountable)

  1. (mining) Synonym of fusain.
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