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malachite

ma·lac·hite

UK/ˈmæl.əˌkaɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

a green mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects

Origin

From Middle French malachite, from Latin molochītis, from Ancient Greek μολόχη (molókhē, “[leaf of the ... ] mallow plant”).

Phrases

  • malachite green

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