Obs. [a. F. ceramite (Cotgr.), in both senses, ad. Gr. καραμῖτις, f. κέραμος (see above).]
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Ceramite, a precious stone of the colour of Tyle.
a. 1693. Urquhart, Rabelais, III. v. A kind of Potters Earth, which is called Ceramite.
