emery
em·ery
noun, often attributive \ˈem-rē, ˈe-mə-\ plural em·er·ies
Definition of EMERY
: a dark granular mineral that consists of corundum with iron oxide impurities (as magnetite) and is used as an abrasive; also : a hard abrasive powder
See Origin of EMERY
Middle English, from Anglo-French esmeril, from Old Italian smiriglio, from Medieval Latin smiriglum, from Greek smyrid-, smyris
First Known Use: 15th century
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