margarite

noun

mar·​ga·​rite ˈmär-gə-ˌrīt How to pronounce margarite (audio)
archaic
: pearl

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin margarita, from Greek margaritēs

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of margarite was in the 13th century

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“Margarite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/margarite. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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