Definition of MARGARITE

margarite

Plural: margarites

Noun

  • pearl
  • A calcium-rich member of the mica group of phyllosilicates, forming white to pinkish or yellowish-gray masses or thin laminae.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “a pearl”). Doublet of Margaret (and various forms, q.v.), margarita, Margherita, and marguerite.

Scrabble Score: 12

margarite: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
margarite: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
margarite: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

margarite: valid Words With Friends Word