margarite

noun — 2 senses

margarite

noun

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

Obsolete pearl

Related terms: margarine

margarite

noun

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

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A calcium-rich member of the mica group of phyllosilicates, forming white to pinkish or yellowish-gray masses or thin laminae.

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