Definition of emery
emeries
: a dark granular mineral that consists of corundum with iron oxide impurities (such as magnetite) and is used as an abrasive; also : a hard abrasive powder
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Origin and Etymology 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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: a mineral used as a powder for polishing and grinding
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: a dark granular mineral that consists essentially of corundum and is used for grinding and polishing; also : a hard abrasive powder
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