Definitions of Muscovite [ˈmʌs kəˌvaɪt]

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Definition of 'Muscovite'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) Muscovite
a native or inhabitant of Moscow.

2. Muscovite
a native or inhabitant of the Grand Duchy of Muscovy.

3. Muscovite
(l.c.) common light-colored mica, essentially KAl

4. (adj.) Muscovite
of or pertaining to Moscow, Muscovy, or the Muscovites.

Etymology: (1545–55)

Definition of 'Muscovite'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) muscovite
a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium

2. (adj) Muscovite
a resident of Moscow

3. (adj) Muscovite
of or relating to the residents of Moscow
"Muscovite street dealers"

Definition of 'Muscovite'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) Muscovite
a native or inhabitant of Muscovy or ancient Russia; hence, a Russian

2. (noun) Muscovite
common potash mica. See Mica

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