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margarite

mar·ga·rite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mahr-guh-rahyt]
    • /ˈmɑr gəˌraɪt/
    • /mˌɑːɡərˈaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahr-guh-rahyt]
    • /ˈmɑr gəˌraɪt/

Definitions of margarite word

  • noun margarite Mineralogy. a gray, pink, or yellow mica, occurring in brittle monoclinic crystals. an aggregate of small, rudimentary crystals resembling minute globules in a row: found in glassy volcanic rocks. 1
  • noun margarite Obsolete. a pearl. 1
  • noun margarite (mineralogy) A calcium-rich member of the mica group of phyllosilicates, forming white to pinkish or yellowish-gray masses or thin laminae. 1
  • noun margarite a pink pearly micaceous mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate. Formula: CaAl4Si2O10(OH)2 0
  • noun margarite an aggregate of minute beadlike masses occurring in some glassy igneous rocks 0
  • noun margarite a pearl 0

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Origin of margarite

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English, Old English: pearl < Latin margarīta < Greek margarī́tēs, perhaps < Iranian (compare Pahlavi marvārīt pearl), with final element conformed to Greek -ītēs -ite1

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Parts of speech for Margarite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

margarite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

margarite usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for margarite

noun margarite

  • seed — the fertilized, matured ovule of a flowering plant, containing an embryo or rudimentary plant.
  • jewel — a female given name.
  • nacre — mother-of-pearl.
  • gem — a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry.

Top questions with margarite

  • how to make a margarite?

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