n. [ See Oligist, a. ] (Min.) Hematite or specular iron ore; -- prob. so called in allusion to its feeble magnetism, as compared with magnetite. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } a. [ Gr. &unr_;, superl. of 'oli`gos few, little: cf. F. oligiste. ] (Min.) Of or pertaining to hematite. [ 1913 Webster ]