AUGITE


Meaning of AUGITE in English

[ 'ɔ:dʒʌɪt ]

■ noun a dark green or black aluminosilicate mineral found in many igneous rocks.

Origin

C19: from L. ~s , denoting a precious stone, from Gk augitēs , from augē 'lustre'.

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