schoharite

[After Schoharic, New York, where found; suff. -ite (Min.).) Min.: A variety of barite (q. v.) said to contain silica. schō-lạ, s. [Lat.] Old Architecture: 1. The margin or platform surrounding a bath, occupied by those who waited until the bath was cleared. 2. A portico corresponding to the exedra of the Greek palæstr a, intended for the accommodation of the learned, who were accustomed to a emble and converse there. schol'-ar, *schol-ler, *scol-ere, s . [A. S.scólere , from scólu =a school (q.v.). Altered to scholar to agree with Lat. scholar is pertaining to a school; O. Fr. escolier ; Fr. écolier ; Sp. & Port. escolar ; Ital. scolare, scolaro ; Dut. scholier ; Dan. skolar ; Ger. schüler .] 1. One who attends a school; one who is under the