I. ˈməskəˌvīt, usu -īd.+V noun
also mos·co·vite ˈmäskōˌ-
( -s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin or New Latin Muscov ia, Moscov ia Moscow (from Old Russian Moskovŭ ) + English -ite
1. capitalized
a. : a native or resident of the ancient principality of Moscow or of the city of Moscow
b. : russian
2.
[ muscovy ( glass ) + English -ite ]
: a mineral essentially KAl 3 Si 3 O 10 (OH) 2 consisting of common or potassium mica that is usually colorless or pale brown — see mica
3. : a dark greenish gray that is bluer and lighter than sagebrush green and bluer and stronger than castor gray
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : of, belonging to, or characteristic of the ancient principality of Moscow, the city of Moscow, or Muscovites
2. : russian