Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Review. From French actinote from ancient Greek ἀκτινωτός decorated with rays from ἀκτῖν-, ἀκτίς ray + -ωτός.
Definition of actinote in US English:
actinote
nounˈaktɪnəʊt
Mineralogy rare
Actinolite.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Review. From French actinote from ancient Greek ἀκτινωτός decorated with rays from ἀκτῖν-, ἀκτίς ray + -ωτός.