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Margarite

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    pearl countable, obsolete, uncountable
  2. 2
    A calcium-rich member of the mica group of phyllosilicates, forming white to pinkish or yellowish-gray masses or thin laminae. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “a pearl”). Doublet of Margaret (and various forms, q.v.), margarita, Margherita, and marguerite.

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “a pearl”) + -ite.

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