[em.ery] n, pl em.er.ies often attrib [ME, fr. MF emeri, fr. OIt smiriglio, fr. ML smiriglum, fr. Gk smyrid-, smyris] (15c): a dark granular mineral that consists essentially of corundum and is used for grinding and polishing; also: a hard abrasive powder
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Meaning of EMERY in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012