Garnets

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of garnet form-of, plural
  2. 2
    An old Russian dry measure, approximately 3.28 litres. historical

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abrasivealabasterasphaltdiamondemeraldemery

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"The garnets are an unexpected habitat for microbes because of their hardness."

Etymology

From Russian га́рнец (gárnec).

Related phrases

dry measure

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