n. [ Cf. F. pétalite. ] (Min.) A rare mineral, occurring crystallized and in cleavable masses, usually white, or nearly so, in color. It is a silicate of aluminum and lithium. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖a. [ F., fem. of petit. ] Small, little; -- used especially of a woman or girl, of small size and trim figure;
n. [ F., fem. of petit. ]