margarite
pronunciation
How to pronounce margarite in British English:
UK ['mɑ:gəraɪt]
How to pronounce margarite in American English:
US ['mɑgəˌraɪt]
Word Origin
- margarite (n.)
- "a pearl," late Old English, from Late Latin margarita (see Margaret). Figuratively, "that which is precious or excellent, a priceless quality or attribute;" also used as an epithet for Christ, Mary, etc., late 13c. Also margerie (mid-14c.).
Example
- 1. Deformed margarite from the Xinyang area , henan Province