Margarite
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Margarite — Mar ga*rite, n. [L. margarita, Gr. ? a pearl; cf. F. marguerite.] 1. A pearl. [Obs.] Peacham. [1913 Webster] 2. (Min.) A mineral related to the micas, but low in silica and yielding brittle folia with pearly luster. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Margarĭte — (Margaritum), in der griechischen Kirche das Gefäß, worin die geweihte Hostie aufbewahrt wird … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Margarīte [1] — Margarīte, perlschnurartig gestaltete Kristalliten (s. d.) … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Margarīte [2] — Margarīte, in der griech. Kirche (margaritis) das Gefäß, in dem die geweihte Hostie aufbewahrt wird; auch (margaritae) die Stückchen einer geweihten Hostie, die der Priester für Kranke in einem besondern Gefäß aufbewahrt … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
margarite — a pearl, late Old English, from L.L. margarita (see MARGARET (Cf. 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.) … Etymology dictionary
margarite — s. f. [Mineralogia] Silicato de cálcio e alumínio (mineral). ♦ Grafia no Brasil: margarita … Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa
margarite — [mär′gə rīt΄] n. [OFr < L margarita: see MARGARET] Obs. a pearl … English World dictionary
Margarite — This article refers about a member of the mica group, and should not be confused with margarita . Margarite Margarite from the Wright Mine, Chester Emery Mines, Chester, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. Size: 4.8 x 3.4 x 2.6 cm. General … Wikipedia
margarite — ˈmärgəˌrīt noun ( s) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin margarita, from Greek margaritēs, from margaron pearl (probably from Sanskrit mañjara pearl, cluster of blossoms) + itēs ite … Useful english dictionary
Margarite Frances Baird — was also known as Peggy Baird, Peggy Johns and Peggy Cowley. She was a landscape painter, but was most significant for her participation in the literary and artistic life of her day. She was married to Orrick Johns about 1915, traveled with him… … Wikipedia
margarite — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin margarita, from Greek margaritēs Date: 13th century archaic pearl … New Collegiate Dictionary
