Transcription
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- [mahr-guh-rahyt]
- /ˈmɑr gəˌraɪt/
- /mˌɑːɡərˈaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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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Top questions with margarite
- how to make a margarite?
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