malachite
Of a color ranging from olive-taupe to a mild to deeply-rich green, like that of the…Of a color ranging from olive-taupe to a mild to deeply-rich (at times seemingly translucent) green, like that of the mineral which is present on oxidized copper.
Meaning
1 sensesOf a color ranging from olive-taupe to a mild to deeply-rich (at times seemingly translucent) green, like that of the mineral which is present on oxidized copper.
Origin
From Middle French malachite, from Latin molochītis, from Ancient Greek μολόχη (molókhē, “From Middle French malachite, from Latin molochītis, from Ancient Greek μολόχη (molókhē, “[leaf of the ... ] mallow plant”).
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Forms
more malachite, most malachite| Comparative | more malachite Lesson |
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| Superlative | most malachite Lesson |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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