moldavite

mol·da·vite

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawl-duh-vahyt, mohl-]
- /ˈmɔl dəˌvaɪt, moʊl-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawl-duh-vahyt, mohl-]
- /ˈmɔl dəˌvaɪt, moʊl-/

Definitions of moldavite word

noun moldavite a green tektite found in Bohemia. 1
noun moldavite a green tektite found in the Czech Republic, thought to be the product of an ancient meteorite impact in Germany 0

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Origin of moldavite

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < German Moldawit, after the Moldau River; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Moldavite

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moldavite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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