malachite

noun

mal·​a·​chite ˈma-lə-ˌkīt How to pronounce malachite (audio)
: a green mineral that is a basic carbonate of copper used especially for making ornamental objects

Examples of malachite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ando created four unique dial statements to coincide with the seasons, and for summer that’s an artful mosaic of the malachite seen here. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 May 2024 The malachite features striking veins in green and black, the lapis sees deep blue contrasted by white speckles, and the onyx is a pure expression of pitch black. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 The first iteration was decorated with over 20 black and white clovers, but today there are plenty of variations to add to your jewelry box—from malachite to carnelian to tiger’s eye. Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 Others, like chrysoprase, green chalcedony, and malachite, are perhaps less so. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 21 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for malachite 

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English melochites, from Latin molochites, from Greek molochitēs, from molochē, malachē mallow

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of malachite was in 1656

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“Malachite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malachite. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

malachite

noun
mal·​a·​chite ˈmal-ə-ˌkīt How to pronounce malachite (audio)
: a green mineral that contains copper and is used especially for ornamental objects

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