Definition of pegmatite
: a coarse variety of granite occurring in dikes or veins
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Origin and Etymology of pegmatite
French, from Greek pēgmat-, pēgma something fastened together, from pēgnynai to fasten together — more at pact
First Known Use: circa 1828
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