MUSCOVITE


Meaning of MUSCOVITE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈməs-kə-ˌvīt ]

noun

Etymology: Medieval Latin or New Latin Muscovia, Moscovia Moscow

Date: 1535

1. capitalized

a. : a native or resident of the ancient principality of Moscow or of the city of Moscow

b. : Russian

2.

[ muscovy (glass) ]

: a colorless to pale brown form of mica consisting of a silicate of aluminum and potassium

• Muscovite adjective

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