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margarite en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) pearl

Forms

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Relateds

margarine

margarite en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

Forms

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Translations (1)

fi margariitti (member of the mica group)