Meaning of muscovite in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈməskəˌvaɪt/

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  1. Noun

    muscovite

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from obsolete Muscovy glass(in the same sense) + -ite

    Definitions

    1. a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium
  2. 2. a resident of Moscow

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    Muscovite

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to the residents of Moscow

    Examples

    • « Muscovite street dealers »

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