Bostonite

Bostonite
Bostonian: of, from, or pertaining to Boston.
2. noun
a) A fine-grained, pale-colored, grey or pinkish intrusive rock, which consists essentially of alkali-feldspar.
b) A Bostonian: a person who lives in or comes from Boston.

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