English word xenoclast comes from English clast, English xeno-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| clast | English (eng) | (geology) a fragment of rock that was broken from a larger rock or rock unit. |
| xeno- | English (eng) | From a foreign place, as in xenolith. Having to do with foreigners, as in xenophilia, or more commonly, xenophobia.. Relating to strangers or strangeness, as in xenodochy or xenomenia. |
| xenoclast | English (eng) | (geology) A clast having a different origin from the clasts around it. |