margarite
margarite · margarites
A calcium-rich member of the mica group of phyllosilicates, forming white to pinkish…A calcium-rich member of the mica group of phyllosilicates, forming white to pinkish or yellowish-gray masses or thin laminae.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A calcium-rich member of the mica group of phyllosilicates, forming white to pinkish or yellowish-gray masses or thin laminae.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Pearl
Origin
From Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “a pearl”). Doublet of Margaret (and various foFrom Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “a pearl”). Doublet of Margaret (and various forms, q.v.), margarita, Margherita, and marguerite.
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Forms
plural: margarites| Singular | margarite |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedmargarine
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable