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Definition of: encrinite
(en′krə·nīt) noun Paleontol.
A fossil crinoid, especially one with cylindrical stem and developed arms. Also crinite. [<NL Encrinus, name of the genus (<Gk. en- in + krinon lily) + -ITE1]
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