† ˈactinoteMin.Obs. [f.Gr. ἀκτῑνωτ-ός rayed; f. ἀκτινο- ray.] A synonym of actinolite. 1804Edin.Rev. III. 308 Some of the common and glassy strahlsteins correspond to actinote.1852T. Ross tr.Humboldt's Trav. II. xxiv. 434 Rock-crystals..coloured by chlorite or blended with actinote.