EMERY


Meaning of EMERY in English

[ 'ɛm(ə)ri ]

■ noun a greyish-black form of corundum (mineral) containing iron oxide, used in powdered form as an abrasive.

Origin

C15: from Fr. émeri , from OFr. esmeri , from Ital. smeriglio , based on Gk smuris 'polishing powder'.

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